Hobbies

“Today is life – the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Develop a hobby. Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto.” (S5)

Did you make the most of today?

Hobbies is a range of activities or interests you enjoy for leisure, pleasure or relaxation, which is not your main occupation.  They are import for your body (see Health), mind (see Growth) and Social interactions, stimulating your emotional state by boosting your immune system.  Staying physically active helps keeps you moving, staying mentally active helps prevent Alzheimers or other diseases and Social connections help you keep a sense of belonging and purpose.

Hobbies include cooking, camping, fishing, knitting, sewing, gardening, reading, playing a musical instrument, painting, rock climbing, sport, photography, woodwork, bushwalking,  collecting, singing in a choir, learning a language, bird watching, crossword puzzles, sudoku, genealogy, volunteering (see SUPPORT), jigsaw puzzles, jewellery making, travelling (see WANDERINGS) and belly dancing to name a few.  There will be Hobbies that cross over into other aspects of your life expanding your Knowledge, bettering your Health, WANDERING about, SUPPORTing others and sustaining the EARTH.

Below is a list of suggestions to start you off.  Check out the Books page if you’re after more books on specific Hobbies or just some Recreational Reads.

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INTERESTED IN MORE?  Then check these out…
(for more Books or Websites just click the link)

Vegie Patch: How to Grow Your Own Food

Fifty Places to Fish Before You Die

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Dogwear: Super Easy Sewing Projects: Fashionable, Functional Gear With Patterns

whatcouldido.com.au Booklist
Motoring Magazines
Hobbies & Games Magazines
Craft Magazines
Boating & Fishing Magazines
Food & Drink Magazines

Back2Basics…do you have a hobby?  Do you enjoy it?  Is their something you enjoy, would like to learn more about an aspect you’d like to improve?  If you want to be healthier why not consider a sport.  If you want to be more social take a cooking class.  If you want to help people try volunteering.  Find something that resonates with you and do it.  If you find time a constraint why not consider reading a book.  Put aside 20mins a day for yourself and start something new and enjoy the satisfaction.