<p>Ever felt empty from inside? It happens buddy, a good mental health, in these circumstances, is not that easy. But something that can save you is a <strong>Hobby!</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Develop one: </strong>It's not that hard. Just find something you reallllly love, and start doing it small.</li><li><strong>Don't compare with others:</strong> Your hobby is yours, its never smaller or greater than anyone else's.</li><li><strong>Do it daily: </strong>Research shows that people with hobbies are less likely to suffer from stress, low mood, and depression.</li></ol>

Hobbies, a hope in these circumstances

<UL><LI></LI></UL><BLOCKQUOTE><span>“I’m a fan of art therapy. Just being creative helps. I think everyone is creative in their own way.”</span><footer dir="ltr">
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    </footer></BLOCKQUOTE><h3>Overview</h3><p dir="ltr">Having a hobby is a great way to spend your spare time and unwind from your daily routine - whether it's learning a new skill, doing something outdoors, reading, or doing something musical or artistic.<br dir="ltr">
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Spending time on an activity that you enjoy can improve your mental health and wellbeing. Research shows that people with hobbies are less likely to suffer from stress, low mood, and depression. Activities that get you out and about can make you feel happier and more relaxed. Group activities like team sports can improve your communication skills and relationships with others.<br dir="ltr">
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Your interests may be creative, athletic, academic, or something distinctly personal. You may choose a hobby that you can do alone or as part of a group. Whatever your interests are, there is sure to be a hobby out there for you. What matters is that it is something you find meaningful and enjoyable.</p><h3>A closer look</h3><h4 data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true">Physical activity through sport helps to enhance wellbeing</h4><div data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">Team sport offers important opportunities for social relationships, friendship, and support that can contribute greatly to mental health. The 1.35 million Australian adults who take part regularly in some kind of team sport are less likely than the average Australian to experience depression, anxiety or stress. <a href="http://www.roymorgan.com/findings/yet-another-reason-sport-is-good-for-you-201503162219" tabindex="-1" data-acc-old-tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr"><em data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">(Source)</em></a></div><h4>Recreational and relaxation activities reduce stress</h4><div dir="ltr">In a recent survey on stress and wellbeing conducted by the Australian Psychological Society, 4 in 5 participants found activities like listening to music and spending time on a hobby moderately or highly effective in managing stress. <a href="https://www.psychology.org.au/inpsych/2013/december/npw/" tabindex="0" dir="ltr"><em dir="ltr">(Source)</em></a></div><h4 data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true">Getting involved in a creative hobby can make you feel better the next day</h4><div data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">New Zealand scientists have found that engaging in creative behaviour such as a hobby leads to increases in wellbeing that lasts until the next day. This appears to lead to an upward spiral of increased wellbeing and creativity. Some activities included in the research were songwriting, creative writing, knitting and crochet, visual art, and musical performance. <a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17439760.2016.1257049?journalCode=rpos20" tabindex="-1" data-acc-old-tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr"><em data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">(Source)</em></a></div><h4 data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true">Exploring creativity with others can support recovery</h4><div data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">Engaging in community-based recreation, such as music or other creative arts or crafts, is thought to support recovery from mental health problems by improving self-esteem and social connection. <a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01490400.2015.1120168?scroll=top&amp;needAccess=true" tabindex="-1" data-acc-old-tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr"><em data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">(Source)</em></a></div><h4 data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true">Physical activity through sport helps to enhance wellbeing</h4><div data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">Team sport offers important opportunities for social relationships, friendship, and support that can contribute greatly to mental health. The 1.35 million Australian adults who take part regularly in some kind of team sport are less likely than the average Australian to experience depression, anxiety or stress. <a href="http://www.roymorgan.com/findings/yet-another-reason-sport-is-good-for-you-201503162219" tabindex="-1" data-acc-old-tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr"><em data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">(Source)</em></a></div><h4 data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true">Recreational and relaxation activities reduce stress</h4><div data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">In a recent survey on stress and wellbeing conducted by the Australian Psychological Society, 4 in 5 participants found activities like listening to music and spending time on a hobby moderately or highly effective in managing stress. <a href="https://www.psychology.org.au/inpsych/2013/december/npw/" tabindex="-1" data-acc-old-tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr"><em data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">(Source)</em></a></div><h4 data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true">Getting involved in a creative hobby can make you feel better the next day</h4><div data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">New Zealand scientists have found that engaging in creative behaviour such as a hobby leads to increases in wellbeing that lasts until the next day. This appears to lead to an upward spiral of increased wellbeing and creativity. Some activities included in the research were songwriting, creative writing, knitting and crochet, visual art, and musical performance. <a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17439760.2016.1257049?journalCode=rpos20" tabindex="-1" data-acc-old-tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr"><em data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">(Source)</em></a></div><h4 data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true">Exploring creativity with others can support recovery</h4><div data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">Engaging in community-based recreation, such as music or other creative arts or crafts, is thought to support recovery from mental health problems by improving self-esteem and social connection. <a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01490400.2015.1120168?scroll=top&amp;needAccess=true" tabindex="-1" data-acc-old-tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr"><em data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">(Source)</em></a></div><h4 data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true">Physical activity through sport helps to enhance wellbeing</h4><div data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">Team sport offers important opportunities for social relationships, friendship, and support that can contribute greatly to mental health. The 1.35 million Australian adults who take part regularly in some kind of team sport are less likely than the average Australian to experience depression, anxiety or stress. <a href="http://www.roymorgan.com/findings/yet-another-reason-sport-is-good-for-you-201503162219" tabindex="-1" data-acc-old-tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr"><em data-acc-old-tabindex="none" tabindex="-1" data-acc-is-untabbable="true" dir="ltr">(Source)</em></a></div>

Having a hobby is a great way to spend your spare time and unwind from your daily routine. It can also be an effective way to manage stress.

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<p>Having a hobby is a great way to spend your spare time and unwind from your daily routine - whether it's learning a new skill, doing something outdoors, reading, or doing something musical or artistic.<br><br>Spending time on an activity that you enjoy can improve your mental health and wellbeing. Research shows that people with hobbies are less likely to suffer from stress, low mood, and depression. Activities that get you out and about can make you feel happier and more relaxed. Group activities like team sports can improve your communication skills and relationships with others.<br><br>Your interests may be creative, athletic, academic, or something distinctly personal. You may choose a hobby that you can do alone or as part of a group. Whatever your interests are, there is sure to be a hobby out there for you. What matters is that it is something you find meaningful and enjoyable. </p>

Physical activity through sport helps to enhance wellbeing

Recreational and relaxation activities reduce stress

Getting involved in a creative hobby can make you feel better the next day

Exploring creativity with others can support recovery

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