There are certain points in my life when I am confronted with a dilemma that is not easy to solve. Sometimes I feel stressed and need relief. I read, draw or paint to take my mind off problematic situations. These particular hobbies are not for everyone, but I recommend that you explore a hobby or activity that is relaxing to you. I'm not talking about binge watching every good movie that you can find on Netflix, but an activity that can help you mend the tension and stress in your life.

When I was a teenager, I picked up the guitar and taught myself a chord progression from my favorite song. Learning a new song and understanding the concept behind what makes a good song helped me to better understand myself and those around me. It made me feel smarter and less worrisome over not understanding homework. Exploring hobbies teaches us that mistakes do not define us, and that we are allowed to take the time for improvement. The lesson learned from trying a hobby can flourish into your main line of work, and help you to improve there as well.

Taking time for hobbies gives us a chance to make no risky mistakes. Arguably, playing video games is not active, but from time to time I'll play one. One of the main reasons that it has become a popular activity is that it gives the player control over our mistakes and provides more chances after "game over."

I have had to put some childhood hobbies on hold because of my adult responsibilities, however, I try to manage my time well to allow time to explore my hobbies and not let common day troubles ruin my outlook. I have come across individuals that pass judgement on adults with hobbies that are "just for fun." I would encourage those people to try exploring their interests and see if they aren't better for it.