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What is a hobby and whats essential to life?

TheCatWoman

Following on from Pinkchocolate's hobbies thread, I looked at so many of the hobbies people list and reading comes pretty high on the list for many, I couldn't live without books and reading, they're an essential part of my life.

So when does a hobby become essential and is it still a hobby?

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  • A hobby is something you are not paid for that is optional. You do it because you want to and derive some level of enjoyment overall, enough to keep you doing it.

    A special interest can also be a hobby. If you are always thinking about your button collection for example, then that is a hobby. A hobby can be anything you like.

    If you really can't stop, then it may have elements of addiction. But if it is not harmful, makes you happy or regulated and doesn't stop you doing other important things, then it can be ok. But you might want to consider if it is an avoidance strategy.

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  • A hobby is something you are not paid for that is optional. You do it because you want to and derive some level of enjoyment overall, enough to keep you doing it.

    A special interest can also be a hobby. If you are always thinking about your button collection for example, then that is a hobby. A hobby can be anything you like.

    If you really can't stop, then it may have elements of addiction. But if it is not harmful, makes you happy or regulated and doesn't stop you doing other important things, then it can be ok. But you might want to consider if it is an avoidance strategy.

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