Hobbies - Good For Your Mental Health
Dr. Joanna Gratton Dr. Joanna Gratton

Hobbies - Good For Your Mental Health

Spending time doing activities that bring you pleasure is one of the simplest yet most disregarded methods to nurture your mental health. Something magical happens when your body is busy and your mind is allowed to wander. Maybe you’re doodling on a piece of scrap paper, knitting a sweater, chopping vegetables, or turning a pile of Lego bricks into something fun and recognizable. Whatever it is, it might not look like therapy to you, but your brain definitely feels the therapeutic benefit of these “mindless” repetitive tasks.

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