Reading
Stress is one of the most significant sources of health problems that definitely shorten our life span. That’s why it’s important to fill your free time with relaxing activities that nourish your soul. One of these activities might be reading, so just pick a book and escape into another world!
By doing this, you will reduce your stress levels by 68%, as a study made by the University of Sussex in England showed. You only need six minutes of reading to feel better, as proven by research. So why is reading so effective when it comes to soothing your nerves?
According to one report that focused on detailing what the scientists managed to find out, “psychologists believe that reading is good because the human mind needs to focus on reading, so the distraction eases the tensions in muscles and the heart.”
8 thoughts on “10 Amazing Hobbies to Pick Up in Your Retirement”
Please, someone save me from plowing through all of this just to get to the list…list the 10 hobbies here for all of us to then determine if we want to read more about any of them.
Thank you
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Reading gardening cooking dancing meditating volunteering listening to music yoga- sorry I’m old, forgot the other too. Not that great of a list. Very run of the mill- I say add painting, woodworking, sculpture, take a stained glass class, go to a community college and sign up for something cool- crocheting, gather old t- shirts cut out favorite designs and make a quilt or take you r kids/ grandkids t shirts and do that. Build a chicken coop and get a few chickens 🐓 hope that helps. 🙂
I’m glad the study has dancing in it. I would add Square Dancing specifically because it’s something you actively have to read and study to be proficient. Also, an evening of Square Dance is equivalent to about a 5 mile walk. It takes team work, and listening skills to say the least.
None of my favorite activities were on the list. I build model airplanes, practice martial arts (4th degree black belt in taekwondo) and own three telescopes.
I just adopted a stray tiger striped cat. I named her Tigger. I’ve had her a couple of weeks now and kept thinking “Boy she’s really gaining weight.” Well turns out she’s pregnant so having a pet is great hobby for me.
Can’t wait to see how many she has!
I would add journaling, especially if one lives alone. It’s a great way to express thoughts and emotions that might not have another outlet. It can be themed for gratitude, setting goals or anything else.
I bead and enjoy it very much! Surprised that or sewing not on the list. Beads make me very happy.