It’s hard to hear about hobbies nowadays. Usually, people would describe it as something ‘to fill their time as if a hobby might be wasteful. Some would hold the perspective that hobbies might get in the way of studies. But, this is debatable. Whether you’re taking a medicine degree, law degree, programming degree, or diploma, or still in school, a hobby is harmless to adopt. 

According to the Oxford dictionary, a hobby is an activity that is done regularly in one’s free time for pleasure. A hobby means you enjoy doing it in your free time. A hobby could be active, such as hiking, traveling, or climbing, or inactive such as reading, drawing, crafting, or playing video games. Our free time is the best time to do something that we enjoy, and it is our only time to engage with our hobby. Some families are busy with jobs, chores, and work that they have no time for them. Additionally, even children are consumed by schoolwork and have no time to engage in the activities they love. 

Advantages of Hobbies

According to research, people with hobbies who actively engage with them are healthier with a lower risk of mental health issues such as depression. Moreover, hobbies also lower the risk of dementia and high blood pressure. It’s stress-reducing and relaxing for many. This is because they redirect our mind away from our daily tasks onto activities that find solace in. Having a hobby also affects our relationship with our family and friends. In a way, the solace that we’ve found could improve our quality of life. 

Therefore students who have activities that they enjoy on the side, could reduce their stress and make them enjoy life so much more. Additionally, a hobby creates opportunities for students to socialize and improve how they interact with others. Others might enjoy the same thing as you, and you can all rejoice under the same interest umbrella. The others also come from different backgrounds, with interesting personalities, hence this might open new doors for students to meet new people. 

Having a hobby could also give students a new perspective on the world. Many students find confidence in what they enjoy, like “I am good at something”. Indeed they are, and it’s okay to encourage them to do what they love. 

In addition, hobbies can also teach us about so many things. If one is interested in sewing, then it teaches them about fabric, how to sew, colors, sewing techniques, sewing machines, and graphic design. Meanwhile, if one is interested in gardening, then one would learn about geology, ecology, soil, plants, lighting, and many more. Knowledge is vast and we can even find them in the activities we love.