Psychology Today | 10.10.2026 20:13
As mental health professionals, we all know the value of hobbies. We recommend them to patients who are stressed, isolated, depressed, or overcoming addiction, and more. Yet until recently, I explored very few, despite giving that advice to others for years. As a workaholic, I often filled my free time with more work and then added volunteer work. I found it extremely rewarding and never felt like I was missing out on anything.
