10/27/2022 0 Comments Incontrol hobbies![]() Which is true for our relationship to hobbies as well as any of our relationships. So how do we take stock of our hobbies and what can be done? It is important to spend time evaluating our wants and needs from time to time. Are we still relating to our hobbies in the same way that we used to have we retreated into the fantasy at the cost of our real life relationships? This may be an especially important relationship to consider during this challenging time. ![]() What is important to consider is how we relate to the hobby and what we are getting out of it. We get a great deal of joy from our hobbies and the sense of belonging and community that comes with it is very important, especially now. ![]() There is nothing wrong with fandom and indeed there are many benefits in having a safe place for our brains to “idle” in the absence of stimuli. For example one might have a strong investment in their D&D character’s backstory, spend countless hours researching the meta for an upcoming Magic the Gathering tourney, or spend all their time playing and thinking about new strategies for Overwatch. Our identification with a particular world and its rules can bring us a sense of belonging or bring a sense of order to our lives. Our sense of self worth, social network, and our image of who we are can often be tied up in our identification with a particular interest or fandom. ![]() Evaluating the nature of our relationship with hobbies can be tricky as it is often a very personal connection. ![]()
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