Do you feel guilty for having interests or hobbies of your own?
Channel: Nicole Berryhill, Ph.D.
Date: 2022-09-15

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Do you feel guilty for having interests or hobbies of your own?
The hustle culture surrounding us can sometimes make us feel guilty for having interests or hobbies of our own, especially if it takes us away from our career or our family.

Sadly, this feeling of having to spread oneself “too thin” is true for both men and women. Many of us are at a loss as far as how to communicate about it in order to find a solution.

If you feel guilty for having interests or hobbies of your own, it’s important to realize that well-rounded people have more than one passion, don’t see non-money-making tasks as unproductive, and recognize the benefits of having more than one interest.

You’re Not Obligated to One Passion
Over a lifetime, one person can have hundreds of passion projects and learning experiences related to having and developing interests and hobbies outside of their immediate job, family, or social circle.

While you may not want to pursue too many hobbies at once due to finances and time, you don’t have to stick to just one, and you don’t have to stick to one your entire lifetime. It’s okay to pursue one interest for a few months or years and then drop it for a while to do something else.

You Don’t Owe Anyone “Productivity”
One issue that comes up for some people who want to pursue a hobby or an interest that is new to them is that they start to feel as if they’re not productive enough. But here is the thing, your entire life is not about productivity. Sometimes your life is just about being and doing something you enjoy. There is value in doing things outside of building relationships, making money, and being consistent.

Redefine productivity in your mind to do anything beneficial for yourself, not just for others, and not just to pad your bank account. You don’t need to monetize every interest or hobby to make them worthwhile in your eyes or someone else’s.

My name is Nicole Berryhill. I serve people who struggle with their faith and spirituality. I am a minister of nearly a quarter of a century, and an internationally published research psychologist focused on holistic neurotheology integration. Those are just some high value Scrabble words saying I work from the understanding that our Body, Mind and Spirit all work together for our overall wellbeing.
I am also the founder of the Renewed Mind Healing Institute™. My life’s work has been focused on educating and empowering people to renew their minds, restore their souls and experience the fullness of joy and peace available to all of us.

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