What We Said THE FEMININE URGE TO TRY EVERYTHING
Apr 1, 2025
Kenzie Elizabeth, a serial hobbyist, joins to share her passion for exploring diverse interests. She emphasizes the importance of hobbies for personal growth and mental well-being, highlighting their therapeutic benefits in a post-pandemic world. Kenzie discusses how to balance work and play while monetizing hobbies without losing the joy they bring. The conversation also touches on community building through shared interests, personal anecdotes about gardening, and the enriching impact of creative pursuits on life and relationships.
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Pandemic Breakup Sparked A Hobby Sprint
- Jaci traces her serial-hobbyist path back to 2020 when she read obsessively during a breakup.
- That period launched cooking, gardening, needlepoint and horseback riding for her.
Crowd Out Scrolling With Hobbies
- Replace phone scrolling by filling time with hobbies you like to crowd out bad habits.
- Deleting apps briefly reveals how much free time hobbies can reclaim.
Needlepoint As Therapeutic Practice
- Needlepoint offers unique therapy: repetitive, focused progress you can do from bed.
- It helps with grief because it enforces daily consistency and calm concentration.