Hobbies That Help You Pause With Purpose Over the Hill and Loving It
Life is a marathon. For the first few decades of our lives, everything is go-go-go. We constantly look ahead to the next stage of life and wonder what we need to do to reach it, whether it’s finishing high school, earning a college degree, or moving up in our industry. As we settle down and start families, things slow down slightly, but life remains chaotic. Many tire of the hustle culture as they approach that “over the hill” age. They’ll start looking for a quieter lifestyle, ideally as part of their retirement. This way of life calls on us to slow down and shift our habits to align with what matters most. One of the best moves we can make to incorporate this idea
of slower living fully is participating in hobbies that allow us time for introspection and reflection. Here are three accessible and simple hobbies that allow us to focus on what matters most. WALKING There’s something magical about being outside in nature. Walking is a great way to add extra movement to your day, connect with nature, and refocus your thoughts. While you can walk anywhere, it’s best to get out in the wilderness, where distractions are in short supply. ARTS & CRAFTS If you can find an activity that speaks to your artistic side, you’ll gain a new way to express yourself
and center your thoughts. The best part of arts and crafts is that there are activities for everyone. You can journal, write short stories, paint awe-inspiring landscapes, knit beautiful pieces of clothing, sculpt something from clay, make soap, or even work on your calligraphy. BAKING Those who want to lose themselves in thought while creating something delicious should head to the kitchen. Baking is a great way to create something from nothing while relieving stress, developing patience, and expressing yourself creatively. All you need to get started are a few ingredients, a recipe, and the willingness to bake!
Stop Comparing, Start Building
Small Changes That Transform Your Life
Have you ever looked around at your peers and wondered why it appears like they have their lives completely together? Maybe they always completed their work or school responsibilities promptly, maintained an active social life, and looked as if nothing would faze them. After watching them find success and happiness, you may have wondered what they were doing differently to reach this point. You might have even asked yourself, “Why not me?” Well, the good news is that it only takes some simple strategies and intentional actions to put yourself on the fast track to success. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
overcome mistakes and challenges is one of the quickest ways to achieve growth. Over time, you start to realize that mistakes are a normal part of life, and they’ll stop weighing If you really want to get your life in order, you have to put in some effort. Just waiting for good things to happen will keep you from experiencing all of the good in life. Find hobbies that bring you joy, volunteer with causes that you care deeply about, and put yourself out there socially. It will be difficult at first, but like most things, you’ll become more comfortable in time. on your soul so heavily. WORK ON YOURSELF.
STOP SAYING YES. Many of us are people-pleasers who will say yes to any request in hopes that it will put us in someone’s good graces or elevate our careers. However, this will lead to you feeling so spread thin that you don’t have time for anything else. Get comfortable with telling people “no,” and you’ll feel an incredible sense of freedom that leads to more happiness. MISTAKES AREN’T THE END OF THE WORLD. When something inconvenient happens, whether caused by our own actions or an act of God, we tend to get down on ourselves and act discouraged. Finding ways to
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