Can Hobbies Actually Make You a Better Person?

Harvard Business Review · Oct 16, 2026 · 11m

Can Hobbies Actually Make You a Better Person?

Uploaded 28-10-21

29 Oct 2021

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Rumor has it that having hobbies can actually make you happier, less stressed, and more creative. But is it actually true?

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00:00 Can hobbies make you a better person?

1:06 Hiking can lower your stress levels

2:21 Cooking can help you build self-esteem

3:53 Journaling can help you be happier

5:39 Coloring can make you more creative

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