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When examining this illustrator's work, I find myself questioning the choice of child-like image to convey the intended message. What resonates with me about this message it brings to mind a conversation I had with my sister Jen regarding the concept of hobbies. Her remarked, "You need hobbies," to which I replied, "I don’t have any hobbies." What was I thinking? but the truth is, I do have hobbies; I just don’t label them as such. (Now I recognize how the illustrator employs whimsical images to emphasize this idea) and we as adults we tend to think that Hobbies are for kids. As we transition into adulthood, we engage in activities without identifying them as hobbies; we simply connect ourselves to those activities. When you foster positive change within, you tend to embrace it without assigning a label to it. This makes me wonder: if we labeled our activities as hobbies, would that make them more enticing to pursue? After all, our childhood memories remind us that hobbies brought us joy. 1) Cooking was one of my hobbies. Although I enjoyed it, I can't honestly say I was particularly skilled (my apologies). 2) Walking is another passion of mine. Every summer, you will find me at a nearby park; I adore taking walks, whether alone or with someone—without my cell phone, of course. 3)Yoga used to be a cherished practice for me, along with meditation. However, lately, yoga feels like a distant memory, which I regret. (Perhaps if I had labeled it as a hobby, I would have continued with it). 4) Going out with friends is something I truly love and continue to value. 5) Traveling is my happy place and safe place to reconnect with nature and embrace another environment 6) Enjoying a good show occasionally—does that count as a hobby? Just to clarify: binge-watching Netflix day and night isn’t what I consider a hobby. 7) Reading is another passion of mine, especially a good self-made stories, self-help, and business books. In conclusion, the core of this message is that whatever you once enjoyed or considered a hobby, you can start or revisit now. It’s even more fulfilling if you include someone you love—like a family member—encouraging them to revive a beloved hobby too. Happy Family Thanksgiving day #Autrishealthcare #homehealthcare #Assistivecare

Are you inside the PB and struggling with your mental health? Here's a suggestion: Skip 1 church meeting every week. Make that your hobby night. Having a hobby is not selfish, its looking after yourself. https://lnkd.in/gwyWZX-G Whether its a solo hobby, or something you share with other family members, make it something simple that you enjoy. Having been inside the PB for most of my life, I know what my reaction would have been: Oh a hobby is a waste of time, I can't afford it, what will people say if I miss a meeting? Put all that aside and start. A hobby doesn't need a purpose. Let it flow, just enjoy the moment. There are thousands of hobby's for you to explore. Some that might be of interest to PB considering the lifestyle constraints are:  Writing; fiction, journaling, poetry, history, blogging Drawing Art / Painting Cooking Calligraphy Board & Card Games Electronics & Robotics Computer Programming Woodwork, Metalwork, Artisan Crafts Study (eg specialise in a particular field that you've always been curious about, or do a course) Yoga Meditation Candle Making Sewing & Needlework Music - learn an instrument, singing, composition Gardening Photography & Photo Editing Filming & Animation Learn a language Jigsaw Puzzles Lego Sculpting Origami Pottery Weaving Models & Scale Miniature Building Vehicle Restoration RC Cars, Drones, Rocketry etc Sport (limited options for this one unfortunately) Stargazing Genealogy #DrawYourOwnConclusions #DontLiveByDefault

🎨🖌️ It's #FeelGoodFriday and we're curious to know - What activity or hobby makes you feel the happiest? Whether it’s painting a serene landscape, strumming a guitar, or tending to your garden, hobbies not only bring joy but are a great way to relax and unwind from the stresses of daily life. 🌟 For me, it's all about being creative. Whether I'm lost in the mesmerising flow of paint pouring, meticulously placing dots in my dot art, or handcrafting unique pieces of crystal jewelry, each act of creation is a meditative journey that replenishes my spirit. Taking time for activities that light up your soul is essential for your mental health and overall well-being. Let's make today about embracing those joyful moments. Share what hobby makes you happiest and why in the comments below! Let’s inspire each other to spend a little more time doing what we love. 🌈 #TheFullSpectrumCentreLimited #Hobbies #MentalHealth #Wellness #SelfCare #ArtTherapy #DoMoreOfWhatMakesYouHappy #DukinfieldBusiness #TamesideBusiness

𝐃𝐚𝐲 29: 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: Reduces stress and anxiety. The focused activity of creative hobbies allows you to 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂 𝒇𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝒑𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒙𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. Elevates mood and happiness. Creating something you're proud of fosters a sense of accomplishment and 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒎, 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕. Improves cognitive function. Creative activities 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏, potentially enhancing memory, focus, and problem-solving skills. Provides a sense of purpose and self-expression. Whether it's painting, writing, playing music, or any other creative outlet, hobbies allow you to 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆. Find Your Creative Spark: The key is to find a creative pursuit that resonates with you. Don't be afraid to experiment! Here are a few ideas: 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔: Painting, drawing, sculpting, photography 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒄: Playing an instrument, singing, composing 𝑾𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: Poetry, journaling, blogging, creative fiction 𝑪𝒓𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: Knitting, woodworking, pottery, jewelry making Ready to get creative? Share your favorite creative hobbies in the comments below and inspire others to unlock their artistic potential! #mentalhealth #creativity #wellbeing #moodbooster #happiness Dr. Hyma Srinivas Charmaine Albuquerque Vinky Vijan Zunavish Consulting

Have a Hobby I invest in stocks and bonds, create financial plans, and get people to and through retirement for a living. However, at the end of the day, and on weekends, I check out. I desperately need to unwind. To that end, I have several hobbies which I love. One can be seen below: my beloved Taylor 214 acoustic. I am also a big photography buff (I use a Nikon D780 + about 13 different lenses), and I absolutely love to read. But more on that hobby thing… Do you work hard? Do you give your career your all – each and every day? 110%? If you answered "yes" to one or more of those questions, you need a diversion. The guitar, camera, and bookshelf are mine. When I'm playing, photographing, or reading, time stops. It freezes. The issues and problems of work peel away. It's just me and the guitar, camera, or book. Nothing else matters at that moment. There's a book on this, by the way; it's called "Flow," and it was written by the late head of the Dept. of Psychology at the University of Chicago. I first read it about 30 years ago. To be brief, it's about the total immersion (and focus) in an activity that leads one to optimal experience/performance – and in the case of a hobby, pleasure. Do check it out. It really doesn't matter what you do: guitar, photography, gardening, hiking, biking, cooking, travel, exercise, road trips, bird watching, whatever. Just find and commit to something leisurely which provides pleasure, and which allows you to totally turn off the noise from your M-F 9-5 gig. You'll benefit cognitively, health-wise, and via many unforeseen ways that can't be measured. Find something and throw yourself into it. Make the commitment. Everyone has something (!) that they love to do, would love to do, don't do enough, and so on and so forth. Find your "what" and go for it. You'll add balance to your life, you might improve your health, and you might develop some new relationships. Most important: you'll have fun! Go For It – and enjoy! #hobbies #guitar #books #photography

Hobby brings out the best out of us...... "I Am Seeking. I Am Striving. I Am In It With All My Heart". - Vincent Van Gogh Teenagers often struggle to articulate their feelings,so I believe that Art can be a powerful tool to express what they are going through without words. It can also help us to understand their emotions. Self-esteem is the most misunderstood emotion in teenagers and Art work definitely provides a sense of accomplishment and can build confidence. As a parenting Coach, I believe that paintings and drawings allows the children to reduce anxiety and enter into a meditative state.. During examinations,I watched my teenaged daughter with her miniature drawings 💖 in almost every corner of the page in her notebooks. It acted as a pomodoro technique for her. As a parent, I also was uncertain, if she wasting her time.But later I realised that instead of moving around and get distracted, she used to draw sketches During her short breaks. It was in a sense a mindful escape from her monotonous study time. As a parent I believe Art and painting works as a self-expression. To overcome parental stress Art even helped me to process my emotions and relax a lot. For me oil-paintings were a non-verbal way to bond with my child. My daughter preparing for her exams preferred nights for intrinsic studies. So, one day an idea struck me that instead of getting up late during nights, I took my sketch book and started painting daily a new sketch. It further encouraged me to shift to canvas.In this way, after each month, I had a new painting to display. Now, writing this experience has helped me to see it in a different light. It is no more a painting now but a flood of memories which my child has left with me thus helping me further to overcome the empty-nest syndrome.

In a world where hobbies serve as an extension of one’s personality and interests, there are certain activities that capture the imagination with their uniqueness and the depth of skill they require. Check out 5 in today's blog! https://lnkd.in/eMZ2bpcP

New Year #Resolutions Come True with "New Year Resolutions Come True: Adult Coloring Book" by Creative Ink Press! This beautifully designed coloring book goes beyond intricate illustrations—it prompts reflection on goals while offering a calming and creative outlet. With each page representing popular resolutions like embracing a healthier lifestyle and practicing gratitude, it's a chance to color and meditate on your personal journey. The large print and high-quality illustrations cater to all levels of artists, making it perfect for both experienced individuals and those seeking a relaxing hobby. The #mindfulness aspect elevates the experience, turning coloring into a reflective process that aids in focusing on #goals with #intention. It's an ideal way to unwind and stay motivated for a fulfilling year ahead. For those in search of #relaxation and #inspiration, I highly recommend this #coloring #book as a creative and thoughtful tool to stay aligned with your New Year's resolutions. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/evXezQj8 #NewYearResolutions #ColoringBook #Mindfulness #Goals #Inspiration

Olga Skoczek inspired me to share some thoughts on... hobbies. Some people collect stones, others make candles, and still others read or run. Why is it so important to have a hobby? In my second job as a therapist, I often work on resources. That is, on what the client/patient sees as their strengths. Something that is a hobby and done with passion helps bring these resources to light. Do you like to read? Maybe you have an incredible ability to focus. Or you quickly absorb information. Do you run? I can imagine that you are organized, determined, and persistent. Do you crochet? That requires patience and precision. Often people underestimate these things when they engage in a hobby. The potential that lies within them. Some of my clients/patients can't name what gives them pleasure. They underestimate "simple" things like reading or solving puzzles. But if it brings you joy, there's no need to downplay it, even if it's the simplest of activities! Because what makes you smile shows what you are really strong at and where your greatest potential lies. For example, I do scrapbooking, make jewelry, learn watercolor painting, play Magic: The Gathering and collect original My Little Pony figurines from the 80s :) What is your superpower? #Hobby #Psychology #PersonalDevelopment #Wellbeing #Passion