Hobbies should be something that each of us should learn to do. As a bit of an exaggeration, you simply need to have a hobby to keep yourself sane. It is excessive, yes, but true to a certain extent nonetheless. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy, as they say.
Whatever you decide to do in your idle time is something left in your hands, but if you were to ask me, I'd suggest you go for something specific. If you try to be a jack-of-all trade with different hobbies, you'll end up just mediocre at all of them. It's better to be very skilled at one thing than to be so-and-so with a bunch of them. Focus on dog training, or start a collection of unicorns, maybe. But it's time consuming to do both.
The most intriguing hobbies I've come across is the collection of one's own crafted pieces. It doesn't matter what crafts these are, as long as you put in considerable time and effort towards making and perfecting them, they're sure to be an object of pride. As another piece of advice, I suggest sticking to small types of crafts, as you don't want your home cluttered up with piles of them as the days go by.
Once you have collected a sufficient amount of your own craftwork, you may want to decide to show it to people. It's simply a need for recognition that is common to all of us; in much the same way that we are naturally afraid of criticism. That is why many opt to show their loved ones only. They will deliver kind praise, and if they have criticisms, they will tend to tone them down to avoid hurting you're feelings.
Don't fall into that trap. Bottom line, the most satisfying thing about making and collecting handcrafted items of a similar inspiration is that you get to see strangers appreciate them. Criticisms are nothing to be afraid of. They will actually help you spot the flaws in your craft, and fix them. So show off your crafts in one of Utah's craft fairs!
Whatever you decide to do in your idle time is something left in your hands, but if you were to ask me, I'd suggest you go for something specific. If you try to be a jack-of-all trade with different hobbies, you'll end up just mediocre at all of them. It's better to be very skilled at one thing than to be so-and-so with a bunch of them. Focus on dog training, or start a collection of unicorns, maybe. But it's time consuming to do both.
The most intriguing hobbies I've come across is the collection of one's own crafted pieces. It doesn't matter what crafts these are, as long as you put in considerable time and effort towards making and perfecting them, they're sure to be an object of pride. As another piece of advice, I suggest sticking to small types of crafts, as you don't want your home cluttered up with piles of them as the days go by.
Once you have collected a sufficient amount of your own craftwork, you may want to decide to show it to people. It's simply a need for recognition that is common to all of us; in much the same way that we are naturally afraid of criticism. That is why many opt to show their loved ones only. They will deliver kind praise, and if they have criticisms, they will tend to tone them down to avoid hurting you're feelings.
Don't fall into that trap. Bottom line, the most satisfying thing about making and collecting handcrafted items of a similar inspiration is that you get to see strangers appreciate them. Criticisms are nothing to be afraid of. They will actually help you spot the flaws in your craft, and fix them. So show off your crafts in one of Utah's craft fairs!
About the Author:
Rick Amorey is a famous craftsperson at the Utah Craft Shows; his works are intricately-shaped wooden crafts that capture everyone's imagination through it's crisp, fresh look. If you want to showcase your crafts in Utah as well, go to Utah Craft Fairs and apply for a booth now!
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