15/04/2021
Hobbies, Can they can boost our mental health and overall well-being?
Sorry I’ve been so quiet on here recently. Not only have I had a full practice of lovely clients but I’ve also been pursuing a new found hobby as a supporting actor 😬🥰
Here are just some of the reasons I like this hobby so much and how any new hobby can be beneficial:
- it takes me away from the norm and challenges me to do something completely different.
- it helps to build my confidence as every set I go on is different, unknown and therefor ‘uncomfortable’. Taking my self out of my comfort zone helps the unfamiliarity of ‘uncomfortable’ feel more comfortable.
- Doing something to take me away from my routine makes life more interesting and varied and helps me to appreciate the small things we tend to take for granted.
- Learning something new helps me to feel good - it produces new patterns of thought and boosts serotonin levels.
- Allows me to meet some really interesting people and creates opportunities I wouldn’t have came across.
Why not give a new hobby a try to boost your mental health.
What do you find interesting and fulfilling?
