work tends to take up so much of my time and I’m struggling to find time to fit in my hobbies. even simple ones like reading books are difficult to do at the end of the day when my brain’s so tired.
Hello there, I totally understand how challenging it can be when work consumes your energy, making it hard to fit in your hobbies.
One thing you might consider is setting aside some time for your hobbies, even if it’s just a few minutes, or trying to do them in the morning before starting work.
Treating yourself with kindness and taking breaks is just as valuable as your hobbies. We’re here for you
Anyone else feeling this way and have some tips that work for them?
i feel like this too! especially because we’re connected to work all the time. with our laptops, phones all at home, it’s really hard to separate work and life… i wish i could do more…
I’m struggling to find the balance myself as well. I’ve had a bit of a health scare a few months back and now most of my energy is spent on work and taking care of my health, which is going well. But I do feel sad that I haven’t been able to spend time on my hobbies like I used to.
Occasionally I’ll try to push myself to do something, but often it’s to the expense of my resting time. Like, I know baking makes me feel happy but I tend to bake at night after all my chores are done so it’ll take up my sleeping time. Occasionally when I can’t take it, I do break out the flour and mixer but I am aware that I’ll likely go to sleep late that night.
It’s difficult because I feel like doing one thing always feels like it’s to the expense of another thing
I totally get where you’re coming from. With work always within reach, it can feel nearly impossible to fully step away and focus on yourself. Sometimes, setting even a small boundary like a “no-work zone” in the house or a little screen-free time can make a difference. It’s tough, but even tiny changes might help create that separation.
Have you found anything that helps you unwind or feel more in control of your time?
hey @Yarv39, thank you for sharing! I really admire your dedication to both your work and health, especially after what sounds like a difficult few months. It’s understandable that you’d feel torn between rest and doing things that bring you joy, like baking.
Maybe there’s a way to carve out a small “baking break” earlier in the day? Even a quick session could give you that happiness boost without impacting your rest. Finding balance is hard, but remember that doing things you love is a form of self-care, too.
Anyone else have suggestions for fitting hobbies in without feeling stretched thin?