And not only that, but hobbies are actually beneficial to our health and longevity, too.

Here’s why, plus a master list of 172 hobbies to try yourself.

What counts is that yourhobby is fun, enriching, or somehow beneficial for you.

Sarah Regan

Hobbies can help you tap into the present and work with your flow state.

Engaging with a challenging hobby, then, can be rewarding and contribute to positive feelings of achievement.

Try out different hobbies until you find one that you like doing and fits into your life seamlessly.