We go about our daily lives while balancing differet aspects: work, relationships, and personal well-being. Sa panahon ngayon, kung saan mataas ang expectations na maging successful sa mga bagay-bagay, may mga tao na nahihirapang humanap ng middle ground. Paano kung sabihin ko sayo na ang pagkakaroon ng pagkakalibangan o ‘hobbies’ ang isa sa mga paraan para magkaroon ng well-rounded life. It’s even better if your hobbies will allow you to make money, stay in shape, unleash your creativity, expand your knowledge, and cultivate a growth mindset.

According to Skilled At Life, ang pinakamainam na paraan para magkaroon ng hobby ay sumubok ng mga bagong bagay. Given the aforementioned, it is possible that you already have a hobby that may fit under one or two of the things that will be mentioned below. If that is the case, take this a reminder na maaari kang maghanap ng panibangong hobby that can supplement that existing hobby that you already have.

5 Hobbies You Need To Take Up Now:

• Monetize Your Skills (One to make you money)

Turn your passion into profit! Meron ka bang mga hobbies or skills na pwede mong pagkakitaan? Halimbawa, mahilig ka ba sa photography? Maaari kang mag-offer ng freelance services sa mga iba’t-ibang clients katulad ng mga event organizers o di kaya’y mga local businesses. Kung ikaw naman ay may writing background, pwede kang gumawa ng blog or maghanap ng mga part-time jobs na nangangailangan ng skill na ito. If you think about it, malaki ang pangangailangan sa iba’t ibang skill ngayon. Mainam na maghanap ka sa mga online platforms (online job postings) at local markets (local businesses or companies) para makahanap ng magandang match para sa iyong skill. Not only will you be doing something you enjoy but you will be creating a secondary income source.

• Move Your Body & Make Money (One to keep you in shape)

We’ve all been there, friend. Mahirap mag-exercise ngunit it doesn’t have to be a chore na napipilitan ka lang na gawin.  Explore activities you genuinely enjoy!  Kung mahilig ka sa music, sumali ka ng isang Zumba class or di kaya’y sumali ka sa isang dance group na naka-focus sa style na gusto mo; mapa-hip hop or KPop man yan. Naghahanap ka ba ng adventure? Baka naman rock-climbing or hiking ang para sayo. Ang importante ay makahanap ka ng activity that will keep you moving, your heart pumping, and most importantly, will keep you going back for more.

You might be asking, “Paano ako kikita ng pera?”

Balikan natin ang pag-monetize ng iyong mga skills. Kapag ikaw ay umusad na sa pagiging advanced sa mga fitness hobbies na iyong na-pick up, maaari mo na ring gawing itong side hustle or gawing itong hudyat para mag-change ng career. You can become an instructor in your chosen field.

Kung tutuusin, becoming healthy is financial move all on its own. If you maintain a healthy body, you can work and think better. And think of all the medications you won’t need just so you can get out of bed and be a functioning part of society. Tandaan mo lang palagi na ‘Health is wealth’.

• Craft Your Future (One to stay creative)

Marami sa atin ang naghahanap ng paraan para mag-reduce ng stress, magkaroon ng creative outlet, at mag-develop ng valuable na skills. Activities like painting and drawing can help power your life. Pero alam mo ba na pwede mo ding pagkakitaan ang pagkakaroon ng ganitong hobbies? Bakit hindi mo ibenta ang mga produkto ng iyong talento sa mga online platforms, local fairs, at conventions. Marami ngayong artists ang pumupunta at nag-re-rent ng mga stalls sa mga conventions para maipakita ang kanilang talent at makapag-benta ng kanilang mga merchandise katulad ng mga sticker sets, fan art, comics/manga, at marami pang iba. Tandaan mo na your creative ventures can become a source of income. Have faith in your art!

• Knowledge is Power (One to build knowledge)

Make a habit out of learning a new skill set. Learning and picking up a new set of skills is not only impressive but it can also open new career opportunities for you. Marami na ngayong online courses na pwede mong makuha ng libre or through cheap subscriptions. Halimbawa, you can learn a new language through free online lessons. Once you get good enough with a particular language, pwede mo na rin isama ito sa iyong mga skill set. If learning new languages is not your thing, remember that there’s a huge pool of skills that you can choose from: coding, web development, and graphic design (just to name a few). You are basically investing in yourself whenever you learn something new. Pinapataas nito ang iyong value sa job market dahil maaaring may mga skill set ka na ikaw lang ang meron. At walang masama kung ang reason mo ay matuto lamang. Tandaan natin palagi na ‘Knowledge is Power’.

• Mindset Matters (One to grow your mindset)

According to the Harvard Business Review, “Individuals who believe their talents can be developed (through hard work, good strategies, and input from others) have a growth mindset.”

Ano ba ang ibig sabihin nito?

Ang pagkakaroon ng positive at growth-oriented mindset will help you succeed in all aspects of life. You must engage in hobbies that will help fuel your daily life and help you get ready for any challenges. Meditation and journaling are two of the most common habits that positive and successful people have. Kung ikaw ay madalaas manood ng vlogs, baka may mga influencers ka nang napanood na may ganitong mga hobby. These types of hobbies promote peace and self-awareness; most importantly, it also helps you identify areas for improvement. 

Tandaan na mainam na malaman natin ang ating mga kahinaan para makahanap tayo ng mga paraan kung paano ito lulutasin.

Make a habit out of taking on new challenges as well. Halimabawa, hirap ka bang humarap sa mga tao? Why not join a class for public speaking or maybe volunteer to be a reader during mass. It puts you in a position to face your fears and allows you to grow as an individual. Stepping out of you comfort zone boosts your confidence and self-resilience.

So, there you have it! Five powerful hobbies that can make money, keep you fit, unleash your creativity, expand your knowledge, and cultivate a growth mindset. Tandaan na importante ang CONSISTENCY. Maglaan ka ng panahon at oras para sa mga hobbies na ito kada lingo to help transform your life.