{"id":9465,"date":"2019-01-22T18:00:34","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T18:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/?p=9465"},"modified":"2019-01-22T17:06:30","modified_gmt":"2019-01-22T17:06:30","slug":"happy-national-hobby-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/2019\/01\/22\/happy-national-hobby-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy National Hobby Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2019\/01\/Dylan-national-hobby-month.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9468\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2019\/01\/Dylan-national-hobby-month.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2019\/01\/Dylan-national-hobby-month.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2019\/01\/Dylan-national-hobby-month-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2019\/01\/Dylan-national-hobby-month-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2019\/01\/Dylan-national-hobby-month-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>Can you believe that extreme ironing is a hobby? People take to mountains, helicopters and even mid-air to iron their clothes. Have you ever heard of Baggists? Baggists collect sick bags from aeroplanes and websites are available for Baggists to buy and sell bags they may not have found.<\/p>\n<p>So\u2026 to celebrate national hobby month, why don\u2019t you take up a new hobby? I won\u2019t expect you to iron your bed sheets whilst hung from a parachute or fly around the world to collect bags from flights \u2013 but even taking up the smallest hobby that you enjoy can improve your overall satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve listed hobbies below to give you an idea of new activities you could trial out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Join a new society<\/strong> \u2013 Edge Hill host an array of societies including cheerleading, LGBT society, murder mystery and table top gaming.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reading<\/strong> \u2013 Some people wish they had time to read, but don\u2019t. Why don\u2019t you give yourself some time to go through Catalyst\u2019s resources and find yourself a book?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn a new language<\/strong> \u2013 Why not download an app to help you learn a new language? In an ever-expanding and multi-cultural world, learning a new language is never a bad thing. Not only is it a mind-sharpening activity, it also proves very good on a CV!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Writing<\/strong> \u2013 Writing fiction, poetry, scripts or non-fiction can earn you money. If you\u2019ve had that idea nagging in your head for a while, get started!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scrapbooking<\/strong> \u2013 Are you the artistic type? Scrapbooking can be extremely therapeutic and stimulating for those who love art and aesthetic. Put your artistic practises to use and create a collage of your memories.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn to play an instrument<\/strong> \u2013 Music-lovers might like this one. Developing your skills as a musician has so many benefits, and you might discover your hidden talent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meditation<\/strong> \u2013 It might sound strange, but meditation can slow down the mind and relax your anxieties and encourage a healthier mindset.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Join the gym<\/strong> \u2013 Why not join Edge Hill University\u2019s renowned gym? Its facilities are enough to cater for all sporty types or new starters!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you already have a hobby \u2013 celebrate by doing more of it. Improving and strengthening your wellbeing using hobbies will have positive impacts on your approach to university.<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the new year why not try something new?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/10\/Dylan-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8681 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/10\/Dylan-3-883x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"99\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/10\/Dylan-3-883x1024.jpg 883w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/10\/Dylan-3-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2018\/10\/Dylan-3-768x891.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 99px) 100vw, 99px\" \/><\/a>Written by: DYLAN BOOTH<\/p>\n<p>3rd Year Creative Writing Student<\/p>\n<p>Student Advisor for Library &amp; Learning Services<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you believe that extreme ironing is a hobby? People take to mountains, helicopters and even mid-air to iron their clothes. Have you ever heard of Baggists? Baggists collect sick bags from aeroplanes and websites are available for Baggists to buy and sell bags they may not have found. 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