Social Conditioning

“The time that you enjoy wasting is not a waste of time.” – Bertrand Russel
Busy lives, overfull schedules and overflowing to-do lists – being stretched is the new normal. Sometimes, it seems that being super-busy is necessary for social acceptance. However, keeping this social conditioning aside we all must take a moment to set aside this ‘business of busyness’ and take a moment to do things that we truly enjoy. Why? Because all signs are that having a hobby will make you more productive at work!
Take a look at some of the most successful, innovative minds in the world and you’ll find one thing in common. They are all serious about their hobbies. Richard Branson loves kiteboarding. Warren Buffet plays the ukulele and is an avid fan of online

Prevent burn out
Having a hobby allows you to disconnect from your office environment and puts you in a stress-free zone which promotes mental recovery. Doing something that you like, be it playing a sport or learning to paint, takes your mind off the mountain of work piled on your desk and helps it rejuvenate. Hobbies that involve some amount of physical activity create chemical changes in our body by increasing the release of endorphins, the feel-good hormones that battle burnout and promote

Boost creativity
Want to learn to think outside the box and come up with bright ideas? You’ll need to step outside the box. Learning to play a game, for example, chess, involves honing your strategic thinking capabilities since it not only involves calculating potential plays but also determining your opponent’s moves in advance. The more creatively your mind works, the better you get in the game and you can then interplay these capabilities at work. It’s good to remember that most ‘Eureka’ moments don’t happen at work. They take place when you are doing a completely unrelated activity.’
4. Increase confidence
Having a hobby can be a very rewarding experience and can help you boost your confidence greatly. The confidence that you gain from learning and getting good at an activity completely unrelated to work can prepare you better to step up to new responsibilities and challenges at work.

5. Promotes personal