Importance of maintaining hobbies during a break up or divorce

Divorce or breakups can be emotionally challenging and stressful for everyone involved. It can be easy to get lost in the negative emotions and forget about the things that used to bring joy and fulfilment and even when you do engage sometimes it doesn’t feel like it used to be or the joy seems to have been sucked out of it. However, this when you should perceiver as hobbies can play a crucial role in helping you cope and heal during these challenging times.

James Clear is the author of the bestselling book "Atomic Habits" and has written about the connection between habits and happiness. He argues that engaging in a hobby can help us build positive habits and create a sense of purpose in our lives.

Your hobbies can offer a healthy distraction from negative thoughts and emotions during a breakup or divorce. The sense of purpose, enjoyment, and accomplishment we get from it, can help regain confidence and sense of self-worth which often becomes fragile during this period.

Kelly McGonigal: Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist and author who has written about the benefits of stress. She argues that engaging in hobbies and other pleasurable activities can help us build resilience and cope with difficult emotions.

So seems the positives of hobbies should not be underestimated when it comes to coping with stressful emotionally demanding situations be it divorce, break up, work, business or studies.  The sense of calm and relation associated with the post taking part in an activity is the perfect anecdote to the stress anxiety and depression.

If you are lucky enough to have a hobby that offers the opportunity for socialization and connection like a club or group centred around a particular course or hobby, this can provide an excellent way to meet new people with similar and forge new friendships. And these can provide support, encouragement, and a sense of belonging during periods we may feel lonely. 

In conclusion, the benefits of hobbies offer a healthy distraction when going through periods of negative emotions like divorce or break. We at Men’s World Today encourage you to explore new hobbies or continue with existing ones to support your well-being and to promote holistic healing.