A hobby can be most anything that you enjoy or think you might enjoy in addition to the other things you do in a timely manner. You should however pick a hobby that you can identify with or at least something that really interests you personally. Many people at some previous time in their life had a hobby and this is as good a time as any to reconnect with those times. There are usually clubs that others join to make the hobby more fun and if there isn't one where you live, start one. Just pick a topic; there is a hobby waiting to be discovered. A few better known hobbies include painting, photography, singing, playing a musical instrument, walking, running and many others that include a higher degree of physical activity, which is excellent for the body and mind.
Simply defined, a hobby is anything that not only keeps you focused something, it is relaxing as well as creative and gives you a sense of accomplishment. Immersing yourself into something you really like to do is great medication and the hobby is the prescription. Painting, sewing, needlework and crocheting are all excellent examples of your hands constantly busy so your subconscious mind can wander through many deep thoughts while your conscious mind keeps the task on track.
Trying something new to add relaxation and fun to life can be daunting to some people. Many are afraid of trying out new things because they don't think that they will be any good at it. That is not the point at all because it doesn't matter if you do something well. You do these things for yourself alone and there is no need of any other judgment. Whether the activity is physical or mental it will work to keep your brain and body working.
The brain is another muscle in our body and it needs exercise as well. Working with your hands, building model ships, or painting holiday tree ornaments will keep your hands nimble and your mind working as well. It has been studied that those who keep working their brains doing puzzles are in effect keeping their brains working like people much younger than them and keeping dementia at bay. For older folks it also keeps life much more interesting than if they were just watching TV all day long.
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