Comments on: Want To Live Better And Think Longer? Get A Hobby

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[...] turn off the news, which tends to do nothing more than stress people out, and take up a hobby. And being outside in a natural setting, perhaps hiking or just hanging out at the park allows you [...]

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Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:51:19 +0000

[...] Drums – I’ve talked before about the importance of having a hobby. Find a hobby that is both challenging and [...]

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:30:57 +0000

Thanks for the cameo, Brother-in-Law! And I’m a *huge* fan of hobby psychology, which is a part of “positive psychology.” I did a big paper on it in graduate school, and it still shapes my practice to this day. Check out Czikszentmihayli’s book _Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience_ (1990):

http://tinyurl.com/dx6fb5

If nothing else, you’ll verify that the author’s name is indeed real, and not the result of my spilling coffee on my keyboard on this end! LOL…

Multas gratias tibi ago!

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SmarterFitter Blog » Blog Archive » Totally Random Tuesdays — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:08:03 +0000

[...] Want to Live Better and Think Longer? Get a Hobby [Modern Forager] [...]

By: skustes

skustes — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:35:29 +0000

SoG, reading, playing drums, and working crossword puzzles are my non-active hobbies. I’ve gone through some really good books lately, some of which I should’ve read in high school, but that didn’t make them any less enjoyable (just really quick to burn through).

Angel, try to find ways to be active together. It’s important!

Anna, I said my brother-in-law isn’t making any money from his study of Latin. And probably never will. But he loves it and that’s all that matters with a hobby.

Paul, definitely agree about the clothes. No need for $100 shirts when a $15 shirt looks just as good on a well-built, healthy body.

Jon, I really only turn the TV on if hanging out with friends or if I want to switch up my background noise from music to TV. I can’t sit and watch an entire movie by myself though.

Cheers
Scott

By: Jon

Jon — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:33:04 +0000

Great article, ever since I joined the military I stopped watching TV altogether. I really don’t miss it, it’s kinda sad how much time I’ve spent growing up watching TV. Now that I look back on it, 7 hours+ of watching TV a day is absolutely ridiculous, but back then it was the norm. I’m trying to read more often, and do more productive things with my time off other than surfing the net and watching movies. Lately I’ve been reading a lot more, and it’s quite relaxing and I get the satisfaction of knowing I’m learning something new at the same time.

By: Paul Anderson

Paul Anderson — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:57:25 +0000

I am hoping to make kiyaking my new hobby shortly, are looking forward to have got past the upside down roll. Looks such good fun though, and apparently very goodfor the arms. Anna – you have reminded me what good aerobic exercise can be, to good music, and as anyone has watched the various “strictly come dancing” competitions its good for your appearnace, weight, and self esteem – not to mention your brain.

A good thought provoking post. And also a reminder that sometimes the very best things in life are free – or, at least, not very expensive. Cheap clothes or expensive ones look so much better on a good body. No amount of money can buy good health!

Look after your health and it will look after you.

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:42:26 +0000

I agree with this post a lot. Personally, I like to go salsa dancing whenever I can. During the summer months, I like to explore the hills thru hiking. These are both fun stuff that keep me active (when I’m not in the gym – that is) and keep my stress levels low. I wish these can make me rich too but I guess we’re not as fortunate as your brother…lol.

By: Angel

Angel — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:38:19 +0000

I agree; hobbies are important for the mind and body. Yoga has always intrigued me, and it would be a great idea if my fiancee and I could participate in it together, as she’s been a couch potato lately.

Awesome site, btw!

By: Son of Grok

Son of Grok — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:30:25 +0000

I have always been a fan of reading. It is a hobby for life. Keeps the brain, creativity and imagination active.

The SoG