By Izz Irfan

 LOVE TO HOBBY

A hobby is a regular activity done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time, not professionally and not for pay. Hobbies include collecting themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, or pursuing other amusements. Participation in hobbies encourages acquiring substantial skills and knowledge in that area. A list of hobbies changes with renewed interests and developing fashions, making it diverse and lengthy. Hobbies tend to follow trends in society, for example stamp collecting was popular during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as postal systems were the main means of communication, while video games are more popular nowadays following technological advances. The advancing production and technology of the nineteenth century provided workers with more availability in leisure time to engage in hobbies. Because of this, the efforts of people investing in hobbies has increased with time.

Hobbyists may be identified under three sub-categories: casual leisure which is intrinsically rewarding, short-lived, pleasurable activity requiring little or no preparation, serious leisure which is the systematic pursuit of an amateur, hobbyist, or volunteer that is substantial, rewarding and results in a sense of accomplishment, and finally project-based leisure which is a short-term often a one-off project that is rewarding.

A hobby is a regular activity done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time, not professionally and not for pay. Hobbies include collecting themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, or pursuing other amusements.

A hobby is an activity that you do in your spare time for fun. In the 13th century the word hobby referred to a small horse or a pony. ... It later came to describe a toy horse — a hobbyhorse. It's from the hobbyhorse that the word's modern sense of “favorite pastime” evolved.

Confidence: Hobbies build confidence because being good at something and learning something new is very rewarding. ... Hobbies that require some level of physical activity also create chemical changes in our body that help reduce stress but even if your hobby does not require physical activity you can still benefit.

It helps to relieve stress by keeping you engaged in something you enjoy. Hobbiesgive you a way to take your mind off the stresses of everyday life. They let you relax and seek pleasure in activities that aren't associated with work, chores or other responsibilities. Hobbies help you become more patient.

Creativity: Most hobbies require creativity and developing creativity through a hobbycan transfer directly into creativity at work. ... Confidence: Hobbies build confidence because being good at something and learning something new is very rewarding.

Examples of hobbies and interests

• Artistic activities such as painting or graphic design.
• Community service.
• Cooking or baking.
• Examples of interests.
• Exercising and healthcare.
• Outdoor activities.
• Playing an instrument.
• Team or individual sports.
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