📹 Kasley Killam | The Art and Science of Connection | Talks at Google
Social health expert Kasley Killam joins us to discuss her book “The Art and Science of Connection” where she redefines what it …
Do hobbies give you dopamine?
Engaging in creative activities like song writing, knitting, visual art, and musical performance can boost positive moods and wellbeing in young adults. These activities allow for the expansion of neural connections in the brain, leading to the release of feel-good hormones like dopamine. Spending as little as two hours per week on enjoyable tasks like music or photography can lead to a more positive life. Team sports provide social relationships, friendship, and support, contributing to mental health.
A study found that 1. 35 million Australian adults who participated in regular team sporting activities were less likely to experience depression, anxiety, or stress. Shared experiences through sports or musical hobbies enhance enjoyment and help reduce isolation. Art is a popular method for unwinding, allowing individuals to express themselves and relax. The recent belonging exhibition showcased the talent of staff and community members.
What is the neuroscience behind hobbies?
Hobbies can have a positive impact on our brain’s reward system by releasing neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, which helps us feel pleasure. These feel-good chemicals, when initiated, can make us want to engage in the hobby again, thereby increasing our motivation. This is a concept that is being researched in more depth in our lab. In addition to pleasure and motivation, hobbies can also provide other benefits. Physical hobbies can enhance fitness, while some hobbies, like playing a musical instrument, can improve memory.
Artistic hobbies, like reading or board games puzzles, have been reported to prevent dementia later in life. Overall, hobbies can provide a sense of purpose and motivation, making them a valuable addition to our lives.
How do hobbies build character?
Hobbies play a crucial role in developing one’s character and self-worth. They enrich one’s soul and character, making it important to understand people beyond their academic pursuits. In college, the author took a challenging mathematics class called Differential Equations, which taught complex polynomial equation manipulations. However, the content was now completely forgotten by the author.
The author’s favorite memory of their professor was his passion for designing cross-stitch patterns that combined mathematical insights with the art of cross-stitching. He created a software to generate these patterns for enthusiasts, and when the author advertised their move-away sale on Facebook, Larry Riddle, a brilliant math professor, bought the entire kit. His enthusiasm and creativity were evident in his eyes, and he has won numerous creative awards from the American Mathematical Associations for his designs.
Hobbies are the glue that bind people and create communities of hobbyists. Alienation in modern society is a main theme in sociology, and having a hobby can help counter this process. There are both online and offline communities where people share their enthusiasm about something, providing outlets to communicate and show enthusiasm for something independent of material and social gains.
In New York, there is virtually a community for everything, making it easy to find a hobby that resonates with the author. The author’s experience in college and their hobbies serve as a reminder of the importance of hobbies in shaping one’s character and self-worth.
How do hobbies make you interesting?
Hobbies are a source of enjoyment, stress relief, and knowledge sharing. They provide a way to escape the stresses of everyday life and engage in activities that are not associated with work or chores. Hobbies also help individuals become more patient as they learn new skills and develop their skills over time.
Having a hobby can also enhance social life by creating bonds with people who share similar interests. Activities that are enjoyable and shared can help build confidence and self-esteem, reduce boredom, and expose individuals to new ideas and perspectives.
Dedicated time to a hobby leads to the development of new skills and knowledge. As you spend more time on a hobby, you will become better at it, gaining new knowledge along the way. Hobbies enrich your life and give you a different perspective on things, exposing you to new opinions and ways to view life.
Choosing a new hobby can be challenging, as it involves engaging and novel activities. If you find your hobby less enjoyable, it may be time for a better one.
Moreover, hobbies can prevent bad habits and waste time. The saying “idle hands are the devil’s workshop” suggests that having good hobbies can help prevent wasted time and improve overall well-being.
The author shares five hobbies they have been passionate about, which have positively changed their life and provided them with joy. Reading is one of their favorite hobbies, as they enjoy reading about 60 books per year on various topics. One such book is “The Unconquered: In Search of the Amazon’s Last Uncontacted Tribes”, which offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and culture of native Indians living in isolation in the Amazonian forest. This book highlights the importance of preserving our environment and ecology and is a wonderful read.
How to find happiness in hobbies?
To explore new activities and find what makes you happy, try out one or two classes or club meetings without committing to long-term commitments. For those with anxiety or finding change or social activities challenging, it may be more gradual. Your interests may change over time, so finding a group or class that suits you better might be necessary.
Not everyone has access to a variety of activities, time, or ability to pay for them. There are many free or low-cost activities you can do, such as arts and crafts projects, puzzles, board games, outdoor walks, local libraries, and museums with free admission or discounts for people with disabilities. Memberships at your favorite museum or organization may be more economical if they include free admissions. By exploring different activities and finding what makes you happy, you can explore new experiences and find what works best for you.
How to develop a hobby?
This article provides five tips for developing hobbies:
Break down hobbies into small steps: Make them a habit, find an accountability partner or group, enjoy them, and reconnect with why they matter.
Make it a habit: Make it a habit by setting aside time for hobbies and focusing on them.
Find an accountability partner or group: Find an accountability partner or group to help you stay accountable.
Enjoy: Enjoy your hobbies and reconnect with why they matter.
Reconnect with why they matter: Reconnect with why your hobbies are important and worth exploring.
Remember that everyone has the same number of hours in their day, so consider making small changes to accomplish what you’ve always wanted.
For example, if you have a passion for writing but are unsure how to pursue it, these tips can help inspire ideas for developing it as a hobby.
In summary, developing hobbies can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, especially if you have a passion for something you’ve always wanted to pursue.
Why do people value hobbies?
Hobbies offer individuals a means of engaging in enjoyable activities while simultaneously conferring a number of benefits. These include improvements in mental health, skill development, and the capacity to derive satisfaction and pleasure from one’s leisure time.
How do you benefit from your hobbies?
Hobbies can significantly improve our mental health, reducing stress, improving physical health, promoting sleep, fostering social connections, enhancing work performance, and boosting happiness. To begin a new hobby, it is essential to identify a genuine interest in various activities such as art, exercise, music, baking, writing, or learning a new skill. Whether it’s revisiting childhood interests or pursuing a new hobby, finding a hobby that piques your interest can be a rewarding experience.
Alternatively, taking classes or lessons can help you get started with hobbies, or considering everyday activities like cooking, pet training, home decorating, reading, or organizing can be low-budget and easy to incorporate into your daily routine. These simple and enjoyable hobbies can lead to a more fulfilling and fulfilling life.
Why are hobbies important?
Hobbies are beneficial for various reasons, including providing mental health and well-being, fostering personal growth and development, improving creativity and problem-solving skills, and building relationships. Engaging in hobbies can help unwind and de-stress after a long day at work, leading to better mental health. Additionally, hobbies can help develop new skills and interests, such as learning a new language, playing an instrument, or painting, which can be transferred to professional life, making individuals more versatile and adaptable. Furthermore, hobbies can help build relationships with others who share similar interests, potentially leading to networking opportunities and potential collaborations in professional life.
What hobbies make you the happiest?
A study by Nature Medicine suggests that hobbies can improve health, mood, and overall well-being. The study involved over 93, 000 people across 16 countries, including the US, Japan, China, and several European countries. Participants were aged 65 or older, with over 60 having longstanding mental or physical health conditions. They were followed for four to eight years and reported better health, more happiness, fewer symptoms of depression, and higher life satisfaction compared to those without hobbies.
The findings were consistent across all countries. While the study is observational, it does not prove that hobbies cause health and happiness. However, it suggests that hobbies involve creativity, sensory engagement, self-expression, relaxation, and cognitive stimulation, which are linked to good mental health and well-being. Participating in hobby groups also keeps individuals socially connected, reducing loneliness and isolation. Harvard Health Publishing provides access to archived content, but should never replace direct medical advice from a doctor or other qualified clinician.
📹 The Slide Toward War in Lebanon
In the past few days, Israel has waged intense air raids in Lebanon, killing more than 600 people, according to the Lebanese …
This once again confirms it, and the quote has to be updated: To quote Michael Brooks: “It’s not a complex issue. That’s the big thing. It’s super simple. There’s one group that has enormous power. It’s the most powerful country in the Middle East. It’s backed by the United States. It acts on MULTIPLE other populations of people with total impunity and it’s never held accountable for anything.” R.I.P.
This started playing automatically and I had to stop it at 55 seconds. For 11 months, Israel has been under attack from Hezbollah from Lebanon and they don’t expect anything out of it? Maybe the podcast will get better but I’m done with perusal the world do nothing about Hezbollah after Oct. 8 constant attacks. I’m with Israel 💯
Sooo… As part of examining the roots of this conflict, are you going to mention the 1929 Hebron Massacre? Are you going to tell us who began the 1948 Arab-israeli war, and mention that, when the UK gave the Jews land for the State of Israel, they were given the lowlands, while the Palestinians were given the more strategically important highlands?
5:20 “Before all of this started Netanyahu put out a article telling people to leave.” That is a LIE. He DID NOT do that BEFORE. He did that DURING. And he did it IN ENGLISH because it was all for the purpose of PROPAGANDA, mainly for a US PUBLIC. Clearly it worked, since you’re just rehashing his excuse. 🤦🤦