The hottest Hobbies Substack posts right now

Having a hobby not related to politics can help you stay sane and prevent burnout by giving you a break from political anger and allowing you to focus on something you enjoy.
Hobbies provide personal permission for relaxation and access to higher realms of pleasure by tricking the brain into feeling achievement and offering a sense of purpose.
Engaging in a hobby allows you to enjoy the process of learning and perfecting skills with no external pressures, leading to a meaningful pursuit of pleasure and maintaining mental well-being.

Leyla Kazim focuses on living a slower, intentional, and joyful life, advocating for shedding consumerist social conditioning.
There is a pervasive hustle and burnout culture in the UK and US, affecting people's well-being and pushing them into overwork.
The pandemic has led many to re-evaluate their lives, with some realizing the importance of hobbies and the detrimental effects of tying identity solely to work.

Chasing things that scale may lead to burnout, and pursuing things that can't scale can be therapeutic.
After achieving success in large-scale ventures, many people turn to pursuing activities that have clear limits, like hobbies or local businesses.
Dreams of scaling often give way to the satisfaction of pursuing things at a smaller, more human scale, which can provide a sense of completion and fulfillment.

Find joy in embarking on quests that may initially seem 'pointless.'
Embrace hobbies and activities for the fun of it, without worrying about productivity or practicality.
Allow curiosity and exploration to lead you to new experiences and emotional benefits, even if they may not have a clear purpose.

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Hobbies can turn into full-time jobs with platforms like Etsy making it possible.
The distinction between work and hobby has blurred, with many finding fulfillment in turning craftwork into a source of income.
There is a growing interest in returning to craftwork, blurring the lines between work and pleasure.

Creativity is not just for artists, everyone has an inner artist to nurture.
Making space for creative self-expression is important for personal growth and well-being.
Even small creative acts in everyday life can be meaningful and fulfilling.

Map out the space before taking action to avoid mistakes and wasted effort
Memorize by doing the actual activity and practicing, not just rote memorization
Master a skill by reaching a point of minimal thinking and making the task enjoyable

Discovering your own creative identity can be a journey of self-exploration.
Creativity involves learning, achieving, being creative, asking questions, and creating scenes.
Challenges to creativity can include unclear benefits and high barriers to entry.