Hobbies lead to better health, more sleep, lower pressure and greater life satisfaction. Get joy from your hobby, and you’ll be a better person. ____1____ Here are some suggestions from experts.

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Hobbies can help you calm down. An expert suggests asking yourself how you want an activity to make you feel. Relaxed or socially connected?

It’s also helpful to consider what your life is missing, like creativity or art skills.

● Start small.

____3____ Wait for a while to find out if it’s right for you. You can always do more later.

It’s also smart not to do something more than you can. If you don’t want to do that, just stop. ____4____

●Take a trip back in time.

Recall activities you loved when you were young, like singing or collecting things. It’s a really helpful place to start, and it allows you to feel comfortable.

Also, consider going back to school. ____5____ Or sign up for a lesson at a local community center and learn more about a potential (潜在的) hobby.

Always keep in mind that if a hobby makes you healthier and happier, everyone around you will benefit.

A．But where do we start?

B．Check out classes at university.

C．Ask yourself: How do I want to feel?

D．You get fun from hobbies, not pressure.

E．Don’t spend a lot of time on a new hobby at once.