Has Your Hobby Become an Obsession?
Hobbies are generally good. They are fun, pleasant escapes from the drudgery of necessary tasks. They are often a creative outlet, something we can be proud of. Or they are simply relaxing, a needed balance to the stress of our lives. But what about when the hobby itself becomes a source of stress? I love my hobby and there is no doubt that it has brought immense value to my life. But sometimes I wonder if I’ve taken it too far. We may get so into our hobbies that they turn into projects to tackle instead of simply enjoy. We may set ourselves progress goals, deadlines, and add hobby related tasks to our to-do lists. Completing something usually gives a satisfactory feeling, but what are we going through to get there? Is it still fun? Obsess – int. v. To preoccupy the mind of (someone) excessively. To have the mind excessively preoccupied with a single emotion or topic. To besiege; beset; compass about. Before we notice, a hobby may morph from a fun and exciting ...