Join Doree Shafrir, co-host of Forever35 and tennis enthusiast, along with journalist Elise Hu, as they dive into the world of hobbies. Doree shares her journey in tennis, even competing at the national level, while Elise discusses how hosting community events can become a fulfilling pastime. They tackle tough questions about finding time for hobbies amidst busy lives and offer practical tips to avoid the pitfall of excessive gear. Their insights remind us that hobbies should be joy-driven, not another chore!
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From Beginner To Nationals
Doree started tennis during COVID with zero match experience and three years later played at USTA League Nationals.
Her hobby grew organically from casual lessons to competitive team play and leadership roles.
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Hosting As Hobby
Elise treats hosting and community-building as a hobby, deliberately creating neighborhood touchpoints like a treat station and free library.
She values collision with diverse neighbors and the sense of being alive it gives her.
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Hobbies Cure Burnout
Anne links gardening to burnout recovery, calling hobbies an 'other access' that pulls you away from work.
She notes losing a garden aligned with her worst burnout periods.
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Is there something in your life that you do — with some sort of regularity, and without direct compensation — that you find tremendously satisfying? Something you do just because you like it? CONGRATS, YOU HAVE A HOBBY. And here at Culture Study, we love to talk about hobbies — how to find them, how to keep them, and how to deal with the seemingly ceaseless push to monetize them. Listeners have been asking for a hobby episode for years, so for the New Year, we asked two great hobbyists — Doree Shafrir and Elise Hu, of the beloved podcast Forever35 — to come on and answer all your hobby questions, including: How do I find time to hobby when I'm a parent? How do I figure out my hobbies now that I finally have time to myself? How do I keep myself from BUYING ALL THE STUFF every time I find a new hobby? How do I keep a hobby from becoming a chore? We can't wait to hear your own thoughts on these questions in the comments.
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