LEARNING TO TRY NEW THINGS
Imagine what you could accomplish if you took a half hour out of your day to simply relax. We live busy lives; no one can deny that. You’re always rushing around from one place to another. Maybe you’re a working professional who is figuring how to run your own business. Perhaps you’re a mother and your kids are involved in multiple activities. You’re always on the go and your feet are never on the ground. It gets to a point where you can’t even think logically anymore. You have so many thoughts swirling inside your mind that you begin to lose control. That’s when you need to make time for you. Set aside a half hour to relax, unwind, and perhaps start a new hobby that forces you to take that moment to breathe. That’s what I have discovered in the past year. I started a new hobby—bookbinding. One of my good friends, Marisa, taught me various bookbinding techniques so I could make my own journals. As a writer, I’m always going through journals—to the point where it would be cheaper for me to make my own writing journals. I learned two techniques, but the Japanese stitch binding method is the technique I favor the most. I never would have imagined I could learn a hobby like this. Growing up, I never considered myself “crafty.” My elementary school art projects could prove this point. But, in recent years, I’ve stopped caring about how others view my projects. Instead, I focus on how I feel as I’m stitching together my journals. I don’t sell my projects—because quite frankly, I’m not an expert at bookbinding. There are times when I ask myself, “Wait, how do I do this again?” But, then I figure it out and I enjoy the journey. I enjoy the creative process. It’s my time to relax, take a deep breath, and completely focus on one task—turning a stack of blank white pages into a decorative journal using nothing but a needle and thread. I feel better after each session. I can make three journals in a half hour. I feel accomplished when I’m finished, but I’m also rejuvenated. My mind is free and I’m active. All it took was thirty minutes to relax! I found a hobby I love, and I hope you someday find a hobby you love, dear readers. If you’re still searching for a hobby or activity to use as a stress-reliever, it’s okay. You’re not alone. You’ll find it one day. Just remember, you’re doing the best you can. -Kasy Long Editor & Contributor at Haute Life Freelance Writer Blogger at KJL’s Diary
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