![]() Though, to be fair, all books have something to teach-even if the lesson is something as left field as when to quit reading a bad book. Bonus points if the book teaches you something. Reading a few pages at the end of a long day can help cleanse the mental palate. Out of all these activities, there’s one that I’ve turned into a daily habit, and that’s reading. ![]() All these hobbies help shift my focus away from what’s stressing me out at a particular moment. I’ve always gravitated towards solitary (and sedentary) activities like writing, reading, singing, playing the guitar, crocheting, and cross-stitching. As someone who’s been struggling with cycles of anxiety and depression, I understand the value of escapism. These hobbies act as temporary escape hatches-a place where the mind can rest as the soul regroups. These are the days when staying afloat feels next to impossible.ĭuring these moments, it helps to have a hobby or ten to buoy the spirits. ![]() But some days, the going can get too tough, the waters too choppy. ![]() THERE IS TREMENDOUS value to facing things head-on to rooting yourself firmly and unshakably in reality, unmoved by the maelstrom it periodically unleashes. “Imagination, of course, can open any door – turn the key and let terror walk right in.” – Truman Capote ![]()
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