Category: Productivity

  • Is It Okay to Take a Break From a Hobby?

    Yes, it’s always completely okay to take a break from a hobby. Hobbies are meant to slot into your life. You may have less time, have other things going on, feel tired, lose interest temporarily or simply want to focus on something else. Taking a break doesn’t mean that you have failed or that you…

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  • Do Hobbies Have to Be Productive?

    No, your hobbies absolutely do not have to be productive! A hobby should be something you enjoy doing in your free time. That’s the entire point, and what makes it a ‘hobby’. It doesn’t need to make money, produce useful objects, improve your career or help you become a master journeyman. And it certainly doesn’t…

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  • Should You Turn Your Hobby Into a Side Hustle?

    Turning a hobby into a side hustle can be highly rewarding (and very tempting for extra money!) Whilst some hobbies can work quite well as small businesses, others are probably more enjoyable when they remain separate from work and the headaches that go along with it, such as deadlines and high expectations from customers. The…

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  • Why Does a Hobby Start to Feel Like Work?

    A hobby can start to feel like work if it gets connected to pressure, targets, deadlines or other people’s expectations. Even if what you’re doing hasn’t changed, the way you feel about it can take a downturn over night if the wrong things happen. The great thing about hobbies is that they are designed to…

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