Last week, I wrote an article titled,
👉 “The Quiet Crisis of Adult Imagination — and Why We Shouldn’t Accept Its Decline.”
In it, I encouraged my fellow colleagues to indulge in imagination — because it’s not just for kids.
Adults need it, too.
And honestly? Corporations depend on it.
In corporate language, we call it innovation.
But whether you call it innovation or imagination, it all starts with the same thing —
✨ a spark that lights up an idea.
So what’s the next step in keeping that spark alive?
➡️ A hobby.
🎨 A Hobby Isn’t a Distraction — It’s an Outlet
As someone with ADHD, I’ve tried more hobbies than I can count:
📸 photography
🧴 essential oil mixing
💎 beading
🍞 (and yes, my short-lived sourdough era)
You might call that “a waste of time.”
But honestly? It’s not.
Each hobby has been an outlet — a moment for my brain to wander, create, and decompress.
Even with a full plate — raising a child, running a business, managing life —
having a hobby gives your mind space to breathe.
🪄 My Latest Experiment: D&D Dice Making
My newest creative adventure? Dungeons & Dragons dice making.
I poured my first molds this weekend, and I really hope this one sticks.
It ties together so many parts of my life right now — creativity, connection, storytelling (and my son, who inspired it).
It’s fun, tactile, and beautifully imperfect.
And that’s the point: sometimes the things we do “for fun” become the things that remind us who we are.
🤖 We’re Not Robots
In an era of robots and AI, we as humans need to remember something important:
🧠 We are not robots.
💡 We are not AI.
We are meant to be more than our jobs, more than our titles.
A hobby fulfills a different kind of purpose.
It reconnects us to joy, flow, and meaning beyond productivity.
And yes — it benefits our personal and professional lives.
💡 Why Every Professional Needs a Hobby
If you’re leading teams, solving problems, or constantly “on,”
remember this: creativity isn’t just a skill — it’s a muscle.
A hobby strengthens it in a low-stakes way.
It sharpens curiosity, patience, and problem-solving —
the exact traits that make great leaders and innovators.
And the data backs it up:
📈 People with hobbies report better well-being, more happiness, and fewer depressive symptoms.
(Harvard Health)
💼 Happy workers are 13% more productive.
(University of Oxford)
🎨 People who engage in creative leisure activities score 15–30% higher on measures of resourcefulness that translate directly to work performance.
(Fast Company)
❤️ Adults who pursue multiple enjoyable hobbies show measurable physical health benefits —
lower blood pressure, reduced cortisol, and better overall functioning.
(National Library of Medicine)
So no — your hobby isn’t frivolous.
It’s how you keep your spark alive.
✨ Your Challenge This Week
Make time for something you do just because it’s fun.
Paint. Plant. Bake. Build. Learn.
Let your brain play for a while.
You might be surprised by the ideas that follow.
Because imagination isn’t lost —
it just needs an outlet.
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