Hey Sparklers!
The biggest
thing that has happened since I last wrote a blog post was we had a workshop in
Rapid City, South Dakota, which means we have hosted a workshop in five states
now!! This workshop meant a lot to me, because one of my volunteers from our
FIRST workshop was the one who put it together and made it happen. Courtney has
supported SSS from the very beginning, and still continues to do so. It means
so much to me that someone supports my vision and shares my passion for SSS.
SSS loves to travel, so if you want to help us bring a workshop to your state,
give us a holler and we will figure it out.
This blog post
I wanted to focus on the importance of Hobbies. My roommate/best friend and I
have discussed this simple idea a lot lately. We have noticed that when
somebody does not have a hobby they either tend to get into trouble more often
or struggle with feelings of unhappiness. Until recently, I forgot how hobbies
really do play a key role in happiness. In the past 8 years I have had very little to no
time to enjoy my hobbies. I went through the IB program in High School, attended
and graduated college, started working, and had to take on the so called adult
responsibilities. The little free time I did have was dedicated toward this
lovely organization (if it sounds like I am complaining I promise I do not want
to come across that way). Since my schooling is over and I have a lot more help
with SSS than I used to, I have time for my hobbies again!
My hobbies are
crafty in nature, because I love doing DIY projects, scrapbooking, and
embroidery. It has been weird, but nice, being able to come home from work to
spend my evening doing one of those things. Obviously it does not happen every
night, but it happens a lot more often than it used to. It is amazing how much
happier and relaxed I am because I can take part in things I like to do, solely
for the reason that it makes me
happy. Taking time for you is so important for one’s emotional well-being, and
for one’s sense of self-worth! You are important enough to spend time doing
things that are just for you!! If you do not have a hobby I highly encourage
you to find one. Govloop.com has some great tips to take into
consideration when selecting a hobby.
·
Challenging:
Find something that is progressively more challenging but does not have such a
huge learning curve that it will be years before you see any progress.
· Focus
on Strengths: It is a good idea to focus on something that you have some
natural ability at. If you are scared of heights you would not try rock
climbing and if you don’t like being outside you probably would not take up
mountain biking. Take into account your fitness level, finances, education and
passion when choosing a hobby.
·
Stress:
Take into consideration the level of stress that the hobby has.
Once
you find your hobby please take time to do your hobby! You will feel much more
fulfilled and worthwhile if you do, I promise you that. As usual, I am thankful
for all of our Sparklers and your continual and never-ending support.
With
Love, Ciara
Ann
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