Gardening, painting, more: 10 stress-busting hobbies, why they work

By Namita S Kalla | January 27, 2025

Gardening, painting, more: 10 stress-busting hobbies, why they work

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Hobbies help you detach from daily pressures, giving you a mental break, lowering your stress levels, promoting relaxation

Reduces stress

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Regular involvement in hobbies can help improve mental health by encouraging mindfulness and reducing anxiety

Improves mental health

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Immersing in a hobby requires concentration, helping you improve focus and attention, which translates into better performance

Increases focus

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Embroidery and other activities have calming effects, allowing you to release tension and experience peace of mind

Releases tension

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Hobbies stimulate the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that plays a role in happiness and motivation, which helps to lift your mood

Improves mood

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Hobbies give you a sense of achievement and pride that boosts your confidence and self-worth. It boosts your confidence 

Sense of achievement

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Book reading groups offer opportunities for interaction, helping you build connections and friendships, which can combat loneliness 

Encourages social connection

Encourages social connection

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Hobbies can help reduce blood pressure, lower cortisol (the stress hormone), improve posture, and contribute to physical well-being 

Health benefits

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Mastering new skills increases self-confidence. It reinforces your belief in your abilities and improves your self-esteem.

Increases self-esteem

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Engaging in creative activities like painting or journaling exercises your brain, boosting creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Boosts creativity

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