Taking up one of these hobbies for women will not only help you develop a new skill, but could also improve your overall health and wellbeing significantly.
Taking some time to disconnect from the daily grind isn’t just beneficial, it’s essential. Burnout is all too often a symptom of hectic modern life, so it’s important to carve out time to unwind. Many of us reach for the remote or like to curl up with an eReader. But while we’re not judging anyone’s preferred method of R&R, engaging with new hobbies and interests brings some additional benefits for your mental wellbeing.
Hobbies can be a lifeline when it comes to dealing with stress – a concept which family psychotherapist and founder of Partisan UK Jay Perkins reiterates. “Hobbies are a way to detach ourselves from the anxieties of everyday life. People with hobbies are less likely to struggle with depression, stress, and low moods.” Poonam Dhuffer, a meditation practitioner, told us hobbies are a great way to practice mindfulness. “Crafting calms our nervous systems, as we’re using our hands and brains…
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