Psychologists Explain How Hobbies Help People Become Happier

08.09.2024 21:31

At first glance, it may seem that hobbies and happiness are not related in any way.

However, in reality, a favorite activity can give a person a feeling of fulfillment in life.

How exactly does a hobby have a positive effect on the human psyche?

The second part of our material answered this question in detail.

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The fact is that a favorite activity provokes the production of so-called happiness hormones, namely, dopamine and oxytocin.

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In addition, a hobby satisfies a rather significant need of a person to realize his needs in one way or another.

Numerous psychological studies have also shown that dementia develops significantly less frequently in people who are passionate about their favorite things.

Such people do not have problems with depression and despondency, they are always passionate, they like to enjoy life to one degree or another.

It is important to remember that, in addition to everything else, a hobby increases self-esteem, because it is always nice to feel like a professional in one thing or another.

Author: Margarita Sadkovskaya Editor of Internet resources