How many times do you wish you had time to pick up a new hobby or skill? Often, you hope to learn something new, but you may never get started. Many people have such plans, but they just don't get started. The common reason is that they feel they don't have enough time.
Hobbies provide a number of important benefits (益处). They provide us with a break from work. Many hobbies, such as group sports and book clubs, allow us to make new friends. Because of such hobbies, we have a social life outside of our families and classrooms.
So we've covered why hobbies are important, but how can we make time? First, find out what you can cut back on. Chances are that you don't want to skip doing the laundry or helping your kids with homework. Do you spend your weekends on the couch? Chances are that there's more time than you think.
It may not sound relaxing for your free time to be on a schedule, but you'll be glad that you set aside time for your hobby once you're on a regular schedule. Otherwise, it's too easy to put it off.
Much of the difficulty in doing something lies in getting started. Even if you don't feel like it, or you have other things to do, get up and use the time you've scheduled. If your hobby is something you love, it won't be long before you find yourself actually having fun!
A. Actually, you're not alone.
B. Finally, get up and truly do it!
C. Second, try your best not to put it off.
D. But how much time do you spend watching TV?
E. Next, schedule a regular time to spend with this hobby.
F. Why not ask your kids to do their homework on their own?
G. They allow us to use our free time to do something we love.
