Somewhere along the way, we stopped having hobbies… and honestly, it’s making us depressed. Between burnout, money-making, doom-scrolling, and constantly trying to be “productive,” most people don’t do anything just for joy anymore. We’re disconnected from ourselves, our creativity, and from each other.

It’s time to rekindle our sense of play and curiosity. So in today’s episode, we’re breaking down why hobbies are essential for your happiness, confidence, and emotional well-being, and how finding a hobby you love can reduce loneliness, boost your mood, increase creativity, and bring FUN back into your life. Because your whole personality shouldn’t be work and TikTok.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, bored, or stuck in autopilot, tune in to learn how hobbies can help energize you and break up the monotony of adulthood.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why adults have lost the joy of hobbies
• The science: how hobbies act as a natural antidepressant and reduce anxiety, burnout & loneliness
• Why hobbies boost self-esteem and confidence
• The link between popular hobbies and nervous system regulation
• Why “wasting time” is actually good for your brain
• How to choose a hobby based on what you loved as a kid
• The ultimate list of hobbies for every style of activity
• The difference between Type 1 fun vs. Type 2 fun
• How hobbies help you connect with friends & build community

Hobby Ideas Mentioned in This Episode:

• Tennis, pickleball, hiking, gardening, rock climbing, weightlifting, walking clubs, horseback riding, volunteering with animals.
• Pottery, calligraphy, painting/drawing, photography, crocheting, collaging, baking, singing and choirs, learning an instrument.
• Cold plunging, meditation, yoga, reading + book clubs, puzzles, Mahjong, chess, learning a new language, deep-diving a niche interest for fun.

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