dampfpanzerwagon  | 14 Nov 2016 9:44 a.m. PST |
I know that there are many who dislike posts that you have to then access by following a link, so there is the Blog post in full; I recently saw an article in one of my Mother-in-Laws magazines and thought it was worth posting here. Three Reasons To Have A Hobby; 1 – IT MAKES YOU FEEL HAPPY
When you are completely absorbed in a hobby you love, you enter a 'flow state' where you lose the sense of time passing. Studies have shown that being in this high state of concentration releases 'happy' chemicals – endorphins and dopamine. This is certainly the case with me when I am working down my shed – the time just flies by. 2 – IT IS GOOD FOR THE HEART
A US study found that people with a hobby were 34% less stressed and their heart rates were not only lower but stayed that way for longer. 3 – YOU'LL BE BETTER AT YOUR JOB
A recent study in the Journal of occupational and Organizational Psychology found that those with hobbies had improved problem solving skills and were more likely to help a workmate tackle problems. Plus the more time they spent on their hobby the better their job performance – scoring between 15 – 30% higher than colleagues without a hobby. I find that if I am away from my hobby – the shed in particular for any length of time, I get withdraw symptoms and find myself needing to model or paint something. Tony link |
 etotheipi  | 14 Nov 2016 11:03 a.m. PST |
What does #3 mean if my hobby is my job? :) |
| Cyrus the Great | 14 Nov 2016 11:13 a.m. PST |
#4 Retirement. It's so nice to have a hobby that occupies your time and can share with others! |
| dampfpanzerwagon | 14 Nov 2016 12:48 p.m. PST |
"What does #3 mean if my hobby is my job?" I suppose it makes you better at YOUR job….. "#4 Retirement. It's so nice to have a hobby that occupies your time and can share with others!" I agree. Although in my case it is semi-retired. Now only 'working' 20 – 24 hours a week….. Tony |
| tkdguy | 14 Nov 2016 1:11 p.m. PST |
I never seem to have time for my hobbies. When I do, I never seem to have the energy. |
| Col Durnford | 14 Nov 2016 3:15 p.m. PST |
#5 Great distraction. As in something pleasant to think about while waiting for the surgeon to be ready for you. It's 3am and you're awake. Think about your problems or plan what you will do next on the painting/gaming table. Also, great way to waste some time at work between pointless meetings. |
| coopman | 14 Nov 2016 4:06 p.m. PST |
It helps to rid us of all the pent-up stress that comes from having money & trying to figure out what to do with it. |
| rustymusket | 14 Nov 2016 5:24 p.m. PST |
I think it is good for your brain to have varied interests. For example I like Napoleonics but my figures are ACW. Seriously, it is nice to be able to enjoy yourself sometimes even if you have a job that is less than your passion. |
| Weasel | 14 Nov 2016 7:46 p.m. PST |
Thinking about stuff is probably good for you :-) Also, it helps us avoid being one of the cretins that must talk about their one pet issue every single time you get together. |
| Buck215 | 14 Nov 2016 8:45 p.m. PST |
#6. Keeps me off the streets and out of trouble… |
| richarDISNEY | 15 Nov 2016 8:17 a.m. PST |
I'd add to #1, It also makes me happy to hang out with friends and have a load of laughs.
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| Stepman3 | 15 Nov 2016 2:40 p.m. PST |
Keeps me from having too much money laying about… |
