Confidence. Hobbies build confidence because being good at something and learning something new is very rewarding. Pushing your limits and getting out of your comfort zone will help you build your self-esteem as you achieve things you thought were not possible. Each time you progress with your hobby, you are pushing yourself more into a mentality of being able to accomplish anything. Job roles and responsibilities change so often you are often faced with learning new things. The confidence you gain from challenging yourself in your hobby can help prepare you for learning new things at work. Spending time doing an enjoyable activity that is not attached to work or other commitments will help increase your happiness and satisfaction with life. Hobbies also will allow you to spend time doing something that is only for your own personal benefit, and not the benefit of others.

Creativity. Most hobbies require creativity and developing creativity through a hobby can transfer directly into creativity at work. Having a hobby has a wide range of benefits, but one great aspect of hobbies is that they can teach you valuable skills that are highly transferrable into the “real world.” There are not many ways on the job to develop creativity and this skill is extremely important in today’s business world. In job interviews there will always be a question asking people what they do for fun because it provides great insight into their personality, creativity and passion. You are able to do something while still having fun. Also, the more you do a hobby, the more you are likely to learn about the subject, which will provide you with an increased sense of life satisfaction. Some hobbies inspire us to tap into our creative side. This can be especially helpful for people who have no creative outlets at their work. Engaging in a creative hobby can help train your brain to be more creative in other areas of your lif

Hobbies can provide additional income. Not everyone wants to turn their hobby into a business, but some can benefit from extra income. And some may decide to quit their regular job and go full-time with their hobby. You may find a hobby that you are good enough at that you can make sales for extra income are a great way to help set yourself up financially. There are many hobbies which can be converted into profit-making You may even get the chance to turn your hobby into a full-time job. Maybe you think that you don't have skills or hobbies that would make an income. But almost anything can bring in cash if you get creative and don't give up. For example, maybe you really like to garden, and you spend time keeping your garden well-manicured and healthy. If you find that you really have a knack for that, you may offer garden design services to other people, which could turn into a full-time job. Other hobbies like mehandi designing, embroidery work, glass painting, music, singing, oil painting, greeting card making, jewelry making and many more are very useful hobbies which provide an excellent opportunity for money-making.

Transitions you to retirement. While the idea of retirement may seem like a great thing, many people find that their lives lose purpose once they stop working. Preparing for retirement is like getting ready for a trip — it never goes quite as planned. But the better the plan, the better the outcome. When things go wrong, you want to have the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. You never know what retirement will be like until you get there. A hobby can help you have a life outside of work. Retirement means a big lifestyle change, and some don’t take it too well. What will you do with all of your free time? Will you feel like your life is fulfilling enough? Having a hobby will allow you to have a life outside of work, so you can have something productive to focus on. For some people, this is as simple as having a bridge group. Many people learn to play bridge in their later years in order to keep an active social life while also still challenging their minds.