As a working parent, you’re familiar with putting the needs of others before your own. You take care of your family first, and by working hard in your career, you often prioritize your clients’, managers’, and employer’s time before carving out time for yourself.
Working Parents, Save Time for Hobbies
Now more than ever, it’s vital to relax, recharge, and reconnect.
May 07, 2020
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Summary.
As a working parent, most of your time is spent focused on your family, your work, your household, or any of the many tasks demanding your attention. And especially in this time of social distancing and isolation, it’s difficult to find a spare moment to devote to your own needs. But in order to restore your energy and be the best person for those around you, you need to take time for yourself.
One way you can better take care of ourselves — and by extension, others — is through a hobby. A hobby is simply the intentional, purposeful use of leisure time. Hobbies don’t just take your mind off your stressors, they can help you meet your work and life challenges. Hobbies can help you relax and recharge, hone new skills, become a better problem-solver, and connect with others, including your own family. But you must make the effort to carve out regular time for hobbies in order to reap the benefits.