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THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A HOBBY January is National Hobby Month, and since it falls at the beginning of the year, it’s the perfect time to try something new! Hobbies add variety to your life and ensure you aren’t just living to work, so to speak. The best way to find a hobby you enjoy is to be open to new things. Whether it’s gardening, reading, drawing, running, fishing, crafting, or even beekeeping, finding an activity you enjoy is important. Here’s why!
HOBBIES ARE STRESS RELIEVERS.
Hobbies offer a healthy escape from your busy lifestyle by keeping you engaged in something you find pleasure in. Instead of just relaxing on the couch and turning off your mind for a bit (which is totally acceptable sometimes), hobbies allow you to remain mentally productive while winding down at the same time.
HOBBIES ALSO PROVIDE EUSTRESS .
Believe it or not, one type of stress is deemed beneficial: eustress. If you aren’t overly stressed and are feeling a little under-stimulated, a hobby can provide activity for both your mind and body to keep you feeling excited about life and ready to take on new challenges and adventures.
HOBBIES OFFER A SOCIAL OUTLET.
HOBBIES DEVELOP PATIENCE.
Some hobbies involve group activities, such as bowling, sports teams, book clubs, and even wine tasting. Connecting with others offers the social support humans depend on to lead a healthy and fruitful life. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find some great friends who share the same passions as you!
When you take on a new hobby, you are tasked with learning something new. Whether you’re practicing a new instrument, learning a different language, or figuring out how to make jewelry, a learning curve is involved. Building new skills takes patience, a very important attribute for success.
N ext in a L ong L ine of L awyers MEET CARA SCHLOSSER!
her niche took some work. She originally graduated with a degree in business management and worked at an accounting firm. It wasn’t her passion, so she went to law school, where she took many classes on children and the law. After a brief detour into estate planning, Cara realized family law was her ideal practice area. She’s been at The Manely Firm for a little over a year, and her career is both challenging and rewarding. “You’re helping people at a crossroads in their lives,” she explains, “whether that’s changing custody or getting out of a marriage that might have lasted 20–30 years.” She loves building relationships and seeing the impact of her work in real time. “It’s rewarding to put people in a better position than they were when they came to me,” she says. Cara met her husband, David, through law school, and they’ve been married for two years. “We got married a week after I took the bar exam!” she laughs.
They now live with their 11-month-old son, Warren, and their playful Maltese Yorkie mix, Maisy. “She comes to work with me sometimes, which is a nice aspect of the job,” she notes. Of The Manely Firm, Cara says, “They really care about people. I’m a younger attorney, and they care about my specific goals and how they can help me achieve them.” She also shares that she was six months pregnant when they hired her. “A lot of people won’t hire you when you’re pregnant,” she says, “because you’ll immediately go on leave. But The Manely Firm has really supported me in my pregnancy and through my postpartum experience. “It’s been exactly what I was hoping for as both a mom and an attorney,” Cara says. “It’s a very healthy and genuine culture here, and being able to learn in a safe environment makes a big difference for me.”
Cara Schlosser comes from a long line of attorneys. “I am the fifth generation of lawyers in my family,” she says. “My great-grandfather was a district attorney in southern Mississippi and prosecuted the Klan. That’s a big part of my family’s history and a good example of how you can pursue justice even in the face of adversity.”
Cara keeps her ancestors’ fighting spirit alive for her clients today. But despite her family’s rich history, finding
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