Hobbies, hobbies, hobbies, one of my favorite things in life. 😁 We all have something we like to do in our leisure time. Some of us look forward to it every day after school or work, while others simply indulge in their spare time activity as a way to pass the time without feeling any passion for it, but did you know that your hobby can be a great way to build self-esteem? You wouldn't believe what a gold mine your passion can be for building self-worth, but a lot of people don't realize that. Of course, it also depends on what kind of hobby you have.
There are two types of hobbies: active hobbies and passive hobbies. Active hobbies are hobbies that you try to get better at doing until you become an expert at it. In other words, you are actively participating in that activity, and you try to become more skilled at it over time. Passive hobbies, on the other hand, are hobbies that are meant to pass the time only, and don't involve skill building. Examples include watching television, going to the cinema, and playing video games.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with having passive hobbies since they are a great way to relax or unwind, but sadly, they don't help build self-esteem the way active hobbies do. If you have an active hobby like painting or playing an instrument, then you'll possess a set of skills that not everyone has, and it will be built on pure effort on your part which will make you proud of yourself. Hobbies are also a great way to get to know yourself. You’ll even be able to impress other people, and you could even make a little extra money from it depending on what your active hobby is.
If you are suffering from low self-esteem, then my advice for you is to try to find something you are passionate about. Want to spend some time getting to know yourself? Take a look at this list on Wikipedia, and try out whatever catches your eye until you find that one thing that clicks with you. You might even end up surprising yourself in the end. 😉
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