We all need a little healthy distraction, particularly

in the time of coronavirus, and this is where hobbies come in.

Most people one or two that allows them let off some

steam and feel good at the end of the day. Defined as ‘activities done for

leisure and pleasure in your spare time’, many understand the value of having a

hobby that fits their personality and fuels their passion.

However, there are hobbies and then there are hobbies

that have long term benefits that you should be interested in.

Below are five hobbies that you do not just want, you

actually need:

1. A hobby that

makes you money: Many people wait until they are retired to dive into doing

things they have a knack for. Don’t. Follow your passion and see how it can feed

you.

2. A hobby that builds knowledge: You are

never too old to learn and learning does not even need to be formal. A new

language, a new skill or simply keep yourself informed of world history, news

and happenings, the opportunities are endless.

3. A task that

keeps you creative: You may not think you are handy with your hands but you

never know until you tried doing something you previously would not think of

attempting. If at first you don’t succeed…

4. One that keeps

you in shape: Round is not the shape you want to be in.

5. One that maintains your health: It is

one of the few things money cannot buy. Plus being in good health is a big plus

in these precarious times.