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108 A CHIE VING PO TENTIAL

Hobbies and interests SEE ALSO
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‹ 74–75 Exercise
86–87 Confidence and self-esteem
Hobbies improve self-confidence, create new experiences, ‹ 102–103 School life
and often involve meeting new people. They also relax the body Getting a job 122–123 ›
and engage the mind. Most importantly, they should be fun.

Choosing hobbies
People usually choose a hobby
based on what’s important to
them. Some people choose a
hobby that will help them develop
a skill, others because they are
curious about a particular topic.
The best advice for anyone looking
to develop a new interest is to take
time to try out new things. The
teen years are a perfect time to
explore and experiment.
△ Be led by what you enjoy △ Ask others
Teens should think about what they enjoy or When teens think they might like to try
what interests them. It could be something something, it’s a good idea to talk to people
from childhood, or totally new. An enjoyable who already do that activity to find out what
hobby is an easy one to keep up. it’s like and what time commitment is involved.

Fighting fit
Sports such as boxing
A world of hobbies build coordination
and strength.
While there are seemingly endless ways of spending
free time, many hobbies can be grouped together into
similar activities that might appeal – for example, a
tennis player is likely to find other sports enjoyable.
This may be of help when looking for a new hobby.

Getting crafty
Sewing, crocheting,
knitting, and other crafts
encourage creativity and
boost concentration.

Creative streak
Writing, painting,
drawing, and doodling
allow people to express
themselves creatively.

Watersports Making music
Swimming, scuba-diving, Playing an instrument, singing
and snorkelling can be in a choir, or composing songs
tried out in a local pool. develop creativity.

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