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Why is Having a Hobby Beneficial to One’s Mental Health?

How do you respond to the question “What are your hobbies?" Swimming, reading, or cooking? Hobbies are a great
way to spend your free time and escape from everyday life. Moreover, engaging in a hobby means more than just
having a good time or filling in your free time. Research has shown that the activities we are interested in bring
significant
significant benefits to mental health. Here are some of them:

Hobbies reduce stress.
Spending time on hobbies is a great way to distract after a busy
day. It allows you to have some “me” time and relieve the stress
of the day. In a recent survey on stress and well-being, four in five
participants found that activities such as listening to music and
spending time as a hobby were effectiveeffective ways to manage stress.
Take a moment from your busy day to start a new hobby or go out
and take photos.

Creativity develops well-being.
Creative activities such as composing songs, knitting, and
painting enhance a positive mood. In particular, participating
in such activities boostsboosts the well-being of many young adults.
More time for creative activities causes more positive emotions.
Additionally, through creative activity, the neural connections in
the brain associated with the releaserelease of feel-good hormones such
as dopamine can be expanded. Having fun two hours a week can
lead a person to a more positive life.

You can form connections with others through hobbies.
Team sports provide important opportunities for social relationships,
friendships, and support that can contribute much to mental health.
A study discovered that 1.35 million Australian adults who took part in
regular team sports activities were less likely to experience depression,
anxiety, or stress than the average Australian. Shared experience
through sporting or musical hobbies can help increase enjoyment and
help us feel less isolatedisolated. So, if you’re thinking of a new hobby, try
something interactive, such as joining a choir or a new team sport.

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