Did you spend time on your favorite hobby over the weekend?
Do you even have a hobby?
I pretty much gave up on having hobbies for 6+ years.
I was too focused on my role at my last company that I didn’t prioritize taking time to enjoy life, so unfortunately, I burned out.
There’s no reason for you to make the same mistake I did.
As I prepare to head back to work after a fun Labor Day weekend, I wanted to write a quick note to encourage you to find a hobby. It’s one of the more practical things you can do to avoid burnout.
If you already have one, great! Make sure you block out time to enjoy it on a regular basis.
If you don’t have a hobby, you can start by finding something you enjoy doing.
Find something that uses your creative juices.
Find a hobby that helps you be physically active. This is especially important if you’re like me and stare at a computer all day at work.
Here are a few hobby ideas to get you thinking:
- Playing guitar
- Knitting
- Yoga with Friends
- Playing sports
- Gardening
- Starting a business
- Writing
- Reading
- Traveling
- Swimming
- Building things
- Rock climbing
There are thousands of other hobbies in the world, so if none of the above sound appealing, start googling!
The point of finding a hobby is to regularly spend time doing something you enjoy, other than work (watching Netflix doesn’t count as a hobby, by the way).
So what do you think? Which hobby are you going to spend more time on? Send me a note on LinkedIn to let me know!
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