How to select a hobby that will make you happier
Briefly

Engagement in activities outside of work is crucial for work-life balance, with significant differences affecting happiness based on the type of hobby. Research indicates that physically active engagements, such as sports and travel, promote higher levels of happiness compared to more sedentary activities like watching movies or reading. Active hobbies contribute to health, foster social interactions, and generally lift spirits, as movement not only enhances physical well-being but also promotes social connectivity, essential for emotional well-being.
Hobbies that enable you to be active make you happier than those that involve less movement.
Physical activity helps to keep you healthy, contributing to overall well-being.
Social interactions in active hobbies enhance motivational systems and emotional states.
The hobbies affecting happiness are those that promote movement and community engagement.
Read at Fast Company
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