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myLot reputation of 93/100. gberlin (3165)   ranked 702 out of 32,944 in life 5 years ago

I like building stuff out of legos. It is creative, relaxing and gives me something to do besides watching tv all the time. I also like doing stained glass, and candlemaking. Some retired people tell me that retirement is not all that it is cracked up to be, but when I ask them if they have a hobby they usually say no.
So, what are the benefits of having a hobby besides the ones I have already mentioned?

 

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1. myLot reputation of 91/100. HolyMosesMalone (355)   ranked 8,420 out of 32,944 in life   5 years ago

mostly i feel that hobbies keep your hand busy, you know what they say that "idle hands are the devils playground" so fi you keep busy you can't get in trouble right?


myLot reputation of 93/100. gberlin (3165)   ranked 702 out of 32,944 in life  5 years ago

That is so true! Thanks for your comment.

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2. myLot reputation of 94/100. twistedangelwings (320)   ranked 4,803 out of 32,944 in life   5 years ago

I believe there are many benefits of hobbies for all people. For those who work or study it can be a way to relax and clear your mind from the stresses of work/study/everyday life. As we get older it can be a way for us to keep physically or mentally active. It is also a way for us to socialise outside of our family and normal circle of friends. It enables us to fill in our day/night with fun activies rather than dwelling on the stresses of life/money or being alone. I think having hobbies is important for a chance to live a longer and happier life.


myLot reputation of 93/100. gberlin (3165)   ranked 702 out of 32,944 in life  5 years ago

Its true that hobbies also help us socialize. I took a stained glass class and met some very nice, interesting people and got to know the owner of the stained glass shop. Thanks for your wonderful comment

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. sunshinelady (6109)   ranked 192 out of 32,944 in life   5 years ago

Hobbies are good relaxers. One of the elderly women at the nursing home does puzzles. I myself like to color. For some reason that relaxes me a lot. Who knows why. Hobbies also keep our minds active. They challenge you to accomplish something and when you are finished there is a sense of elation. I also like to sing and go in and sing to the residents as I go along my way doing my work. One of the elderly ladies tickled me pink. I came up to her and was singing "You Are My Sunshine" and she looked at me and commented to me not to quit my day job. Me and a couple of co-workers started laughing.


myLot reputation of 93/100. gberlin (3165)   ranked 702 out of 32,944 in life  5 years ago

I like to sing too but that is not one of my better talents so I have confined it to the shower and at family gatherings. Although I do sing at church but not in the choir. Thanks for the response!

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4. myLot reputation of 97/100. mypigbox (1359)   5 years ago

It can give you practice for you hands and head.and it can bring you money with the hobby.


myLot reputation of 93/100. gberlin (3165)   ranked 702 out of 32,944 in life  5 years ago

That is true. Keeping hands and head busy is good for our health. Yes, sometimes hobbies can bring us money.


myLot reputation of 97/100. mypigbox (1359)  5 years ago

Open a website or blog for your experience and sale some components there,is it a good idea?

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5. myLot reputation of 78/100. shopgirl (3043)   5 years ago

I think the benefits of hobbies are:

1: Doing something you enjoy for the sake of just having fun.
2: Possible extra income.


myLot reputation of 93/100. gberlin (3165)   ranked 702 out of 32,944 in life  5 years ago

Its good to have fun! And some people's hobbies have earned them some extra money.

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6. myLot reputation of 97/100. queenie_sum (2434)   5 years ago

hobbies makes you busy in life. and helps you develop your inner skills and hidden talents. it helps boosts your immune system and makes you change your personality.


myLot reputation of 93/100. gberlin (3165)   ranked 702 out of 32,944 in life  5 years ago

Thanks for your comment!

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7. myLot reputation of 95/100. abroji (1639)   ranked 54 out of 32,944 in life   5 years ago

I have one hobby. That is collection of coins. Though I don't have a large collection, I have nearly 1000 coins, from various countries, various eras etc. I enjoy it. Now I am planning to put some for auction in ebay.
Hobbies give us some creative pleassure. That pleassure leads us to some sort of satisfaction. Good hobbies are helpful for the health of both your mind and body.
Thank you, gberlin.


myLot reputation of 93/100. gberlin (3165)   ranked 702 out of 32,944 in life  5 years ago

Thank you abroji for your response. I think 1000 coins is a large collection. Good luck with your ebay auctions!


myLot reputation of 95/100. abroji (1639)   ranked 54 out of 32,944 in life  5 years ago

Thank you, gberlin.

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8. myLot reputation of 98/100. natalie1981 (1384)   ranked 106 out of 32,944 in life   5 years ago

For me, having a hobby helps me in having time for myself. It keeps me busy and I could "escape the real world" for even just a few minutes with my hobby. I could get immerse in what I'm doing for a few hours then I'll get back to the real world and face my troubles. LOL.


myLot reputation of 93/100. gberlin (3165)   ranked 702 out of 32,944 in life  5 years ago

Thats how I feel about my legos. I can escape to the world that I am creating. Usually a medieval theme but I am planning on working on a pirate theme for next school year. After I spend some time with legos then I can go back to the real world. :)

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9. myLot reputation of 93/100. bwrattybaby (5226)   5 years ago

I think by having hobbies it keeps your mind busy and keeps us learning new things and also helps us learn hand eye cordination. I like doing different hobbies so I don't get idle and keeps my mind busy. I think that is why I love my lot so much.


myLot reputation of 93/100. gberlin (3165)   ranked 702 out of 32,944 in life  5 years ago

I agree. I do enjoy mylot but I am kind of missing some of my other hobbies. So now I will have to schedule my time for each hobby and stick with it.


myLot reputation of 93/100. bwrattybaby (5226)  5 years ago

I make time to do what I want to do during the day. I love doing my crafts. It is hard to squeeze in a few minutes to do what I want to do cause I miss my time here on my lot. But I love my crafts too.

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10. myLot reputation of 99/100. mivarg (181)   ranked 789 out of 32,944 in life   5 years ago

Hobbies keep us occupied. My hobbies are - reading, stamp collection, listening to music and photography. All these have served the purpose of stress-relievers to me. They create a sense of purpose in life, and makes me ready for the challenges in life. They also remind me how beautiful this life is. for instance, when I am able to capture a wonderful moment in nature, it lifts up my soul and makes me feel content and blissful.


myLot reputation of 93/100. gberlin (3165)   ranked 702 out of 32,944 in life  5 years ago

I like reading and photography also. I take mostly nature photagraphy.

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