Your Health Might Just be Your Most Rewarding Hobby

Looking for a hobby? Hobbies are great. Most people pick hobbies that make them happy when they do them, or that help them relax. Some people look forward to their time off all week long so they can enjoy their hobbies or enjoy the fruit of their hobbies. People who like to sail might enjoy weekends out on the water and knitters might look forward to peace and quiet at the end of a busy day to relax with their needles. People who enjoy crafting look forward to showing off their wares at an upcoming fair and gardeners love watching their plantings grow and bloom.

What if I told you that you could have a hobby that you could bring with you everywhere? What if you didn’t have to wait until you were home from a busy day at work to enjoy it? What if I told you that there was a hobby that wasn’t seasonal leaving you missing it on the off season? What if you could show off the fruits of your hobby anytime and get the positive feedback you were hoping for? What if your hobby made you feel good all the time, not just when you had time to do it? What if your health was your hobby?

          I have had all sorts of hobbies…puzzles, playing music; I even did some nice bead work for a while. I still do these things from time to time, and I enjoy them. But when I’m done doing a puzzle, playing music, or beadwork, what am I gaining from my hobbies? If I wasn’t playing music for someone or displaying my beadwork, how was I feeling? I felt like the rest of my time was of lower quality than my hobby time.

          I still have many hobbies and my health and the health of my family (and now your health) is one of my most rewarding hobbies. I spend time finding and trying healthy recipes, reading up on current health issues and look forward to engaging others on health topics. I work out regularly and love finding more efficient and fun ways of exercising. I engage in activities that get me outdoors and moving (burn calories and develop muscle tone) like hiking, biking, tennis, and golf (ok golf barely qualifies because I really love driving the little cart!). When you take care of your health you feel the results all day long. You feel healthy and energetic. You feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. You look good too! It makes doing other things so much more enjoyable too, like clothes shopping (because things fit). Beading never made my clothes fit lol…The results are there for everyone to see all the time and people really do notice. Don’t you deserve to make yourself your hobby? Yes you do!

I’m not perfect…I’m just trying to figure out this whole health thing just like you. Thanks letting me share my experiences with you J