Technology
Why you need a hobby
In this episode, Yoi and Bradley explore the importance of hobbies in our lives, particularly for teens in a digital age. They discuss the benefits of engaging in hobbies, how they enhance our skills,...
Why you need a hobby
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Did you know it helps to relieve stress by keeping you engaged in stuff and you enjoy?
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My name is Yoi and my name is Bradley and we are gonna talk about hobbies
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We're talking about hobbies because hobbies are disappearing to teens and their phones are just taking over
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We are going to mention on this podcast what makes a hobby?
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Why do we have hobbies and how does it benefit us and finally?
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How can we celebrate hobbies more?
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Okay, let's get into it
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Hobbies are considered an activity you do or play for enjoyment
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Hobbies can be anything it could be collecting shells it could be playing sports
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Painting drawing or any other things you may like
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Participation in hobbies can also make you better at it or even more fit
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Hobbies tend to follow in trends around the world for example
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Collecting stamps was popular in the 19th and 20th century as postal systems with the main means of
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communication while video games and social medias are popular nowadays because of technological advances
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the van
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advancing
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production and technology
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technology of the 19th century provided workers with more leisure time
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To engage in hobbies because of this the efforts of people in these things and hobbies can
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Has increased from time
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hobbyist may be hobbies may be identified under three categories
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casual literature which is a
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Pledge brole activity requiring little or no preparation
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Serious serious leisure which is the systematic pursuit of an amateur
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hobbyist or volunteer that is rewarding and resulting in a sense of accomplishment
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And finally project-based literature which is a short term often one-off project that is rewarding
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Well anyways, let's get into our second reason why we why do we have hobbies and how does it benefit us
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Did you know that having a hobby can make you more interesting
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People who have hobbies can have experiences and stories
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That they can share with others
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They also have
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Set the same topics as they do
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Wow, that's cool. Yeah, I know it right
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Well anyway
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Bradley what is another reason why we need hobbies in our life
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Hobbies help you become more patient in order to
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In order to develop a new hobby you have to learn how to do something that is brand new to you
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The odds are that there will be a learning curve and you will need to be patient in order to
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In order to build your skills
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It also increases your confidence and self-esteem
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The odds are that if you really enjoy that the activity that you will usually bring then you will usually pretty good
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At a
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An activity that you can excel in is an opportunity for you to build confidence and develop pride in your accomplishments
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Geez they are some pretty cool reasons why we should have a hobby
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Hey, did you know that hobbies help you develop new skills
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Our hobbies that you really dedicate your time to will lead you
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to
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You to build new skills
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As you spend more time on your hobby you'll become better and better at it
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And finally a last reason why you should have a hobby
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How can we celebrate hobbies more?
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Did you know that on January 11th
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It is national hobby month
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National hobby month happens
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Oh
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Every January just as the new year starts
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Everyone has a hobby or interest or something
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They enjoy doing in their leisure time
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Open up the new year with this national month celebration
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And see if there's something else in the world that you might interest you
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First you can figure out what your current hobby is
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Take a survey to determine the best hobbies for your personality
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ask yourself what you enjoy doing
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Second draw out a list of related activities to your hobby
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If you enjoy drawing pictures list different subjects
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Oh if you enjoy taking pictures
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List different subjects of the things you might be interested in
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For example people watching animals or birds
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Even
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Save there's any projects that you haven't done before
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Third you can ask around try to see what hobbies
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Your family and friends have
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Have people from every angle have different likes and enjoyment
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And you might come across something that you may be interested in
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Fourthly take up a class or join a club many
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Public's places including craft stores and other businesses
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offer classes
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Preferably during the weekends or evenings
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Classes are the best interaction because you're
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You're with other people the same interests as you
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After you've done these steps you can
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Tell you can even tell your friends and family about it and they can they can join you in your hobby
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Now that's all the reasons why you should have have a hobby
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I'm going to say a quick recap on what we said there
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Free there are free categories
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casual leisure
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Serious leisure and project based leisure
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If you participate in a hobby it can make you better at it
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People who have hobbies have experiences and stories that
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They can share with others
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They also have specialised knowledge that they can teach to anyone who also has interests in the same
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Topics as they do
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January 11th is National Hobby Month
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Just as the new year starts everyone has a hobby or interest or something they enjoy doing in their
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leisure time
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Open up the new year with this National Hobby Month in
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Celebration and see if there's something else in the world that might interest you and finally hop off your phones every now and then and
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Get outside and do something him know
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You
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Know who you may be surprised and now
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You may find a new hobby you may like
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My name is Bradley and my name is Eli and thanks to listening to our podcast