Women's Life Link Be Well, Be Happy, Be YOU!
If you’re a woman who loves to stay busy, quality, fulfilling hobbies can make your life happier and more satisfying. This article explains 5 reasons why it makes sense to have hobbies and how they can improve your life.
They’re Good for the Nervous System
Learning a new hobby or executing a staple is healthful for the nervous system. Learning a musical instrument or getting out in the garden helps your body into the “rest and digest” mode. This calm state is ultimately better for your health and well-being. With time and the consistent practice of a hobby, chronic stress and fear get less intrusive or can even disappear. This is one of the reasons why so many women invest in learning a new skill as an adult. It’s not just about mastery, but getting the most out of life and enjoying it more.
They Connect You To YOU
With work and stress taking up so much of women’s lives, many simply forget who they are. They’re so busy doing everything they think they need to do, they stop caring about the things that really matter in life. That’s where hobbies can ground you again. They can remind you of what makes you happy and feel alive. It might be time to consider what’s important and what to focus on. Once you get your priorities straight, you’re often in a much better position to be YOU and live with her at the center.
They Give You Mastery
Of course, the direct benefit of investing in a hobby is the mastery that it gives over a particular skill. You can do so much more once you’ve put in the time to succeed. What you’ll notice as you get into a hobby is that your progress compounds. What seemed slow at the start continues to get faster as time goes on. Eventually, the speed at which you’re learning peaks and it feels sort of effortless and enjoyable at the same time.
They Can Strengthen Social Bonds
A well chosen hobby that is done with others can help strengthen social bonds. You’re much more likely to make friends if you have a hobby to share. A book club is a good example of this. Reading together and discussing your experience is a great way to get to know others who enjoy the same things. Taking a Dance class is perhaps even better. There, you’re having fun in an active, high-energy setting.
They Help Protect Your Mental Health
Among the good reasons why women need hobbies, they can also be a good way to help protect your mental health. While they aren’t a substitute for professional guidance, they can be an excellent way to relax your mind and promote mental wellness. Choose hobbies because they give your life balance. While many women work or care for others the majority of the time, you can choose a life that is balanced.
