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You need hobbies to survive working a 9 to 5. So here's a framework based on the five core hobbies you need and the type of job you have to find something to do before or after work. Hobby 1 is something that energizes your body. If you sit at a desk all day, your body needs to move. Not working out as a punishment, but a way to reconnect with your body. Think a long walk, a new sport, a dance class, taking a swim, lifting weights, literally anything that gets you moving. Hobby 2 is something creative, especially if your job is highly analytical or very rigid. You need to reconnect with your creative brain. Think painting, writing, cooking, music, poetry, anything where you get to make something just for the joy of making it. Hobby 3 is something that helps you grow. So a book, a course, or a skill that has nothing to do with your job, which does wonders for your sense of self and accomplishment outside of your job title. Hobby 4 is something that brings you peace. If your job is stressful, you need to have something that helps you reset and protect your nervous system. This could be journaling or gardening or even sitting outside. Something that helps you get out of fight or flight. And Hobby 5 is something that connects you to other people. Since most work relationships are transactional, you need people who know you outside of what you do for a living. Think a book club, a recreational league, a class, or even an online community. Something that reminds you that you belong to something bigger than your job. It's time for you to find, build, and protect areas of your life that work cannot touch.