The initial request of almost all of my clients is to "be happy". I believe in order to be happy, one must do what makes them happy! This is the tricky part, as many do not know or do not have the time to do something they enjoy. This is where the term "hobby" comes into play.
As this New York Times article eloquently states, "For many of us, expectations of an “always-on” working life have made hobbies a thing of the past, relegated to mere memories of what we used to do in our free time."
For many, engaging in a hobby seems like a waste of time, seen as it is not tied to work or does not seem productive. These are two of the key reasons why leisurely activities are so important in our overall well-being. The article also provides stats on how hobbies actually do make you more productive with work - lowering blood pressure and lowering levels of depression and stress.
What's your hobby?
Link to article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/10/smarter-living/the-case-for-hobbies-ideas.html