WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS REVEAL ABOUT YOU

Our hobbies, interests, and passions help us discover who we truly are and help in building our personality, mindset, and self-identity. From cooking to photography, there is something out there for everyone.

We choose one or a few options out of hundreds for a reason. That reason can teach you something you didn’t know about yourself. And even if you don’t have a hobby, that still says something about you!

Try to find your place in the list below. Let’s get into it.

1. PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographers are detailed-oriented and prone to take in every tiny aspect of certain situations. They strongly prefer nature, vibrant colors, and joyful moments.

They are incredibly artistic, and imaginative and have a unique perspective. Photographers usually capture moments that might go unnoticed by others.

You can say that they are very detached from societal norms and self-motivated that they do not depend on others.

Some other common characteristics of photographers include –

• Sensitive and Thoughtful

• Flexible and patient

• Passionate and ambitious

• Organizational skills

• Extraversion

2. GARDENING

Gardner also enjoys quiet spaces to think and reflect. Much like readers, they are also introverts. People who are involved in this activity are often calm and non-confrontational. They enjoy nurturing others, which shows in their care for plants. However, they seem to avoid crowds a bit less.

They are perfectionists in all aspects of their life and they may have endless patience.

Here are some other personality traits of someone who loves gardening as a hobby –

• Curious

• Wise and knowledgeable

• Hopeful

• Kind and generous

• Ability to think analytically

• Visionary

• Passionate and driven

3. FITNESS AND SPORTS

An athlete by passion, then means you have a lot of physical and mental energy which you release through grueling physical activity. Whether you lift weights or play volleyball, tennis, soccer, or even martial arts, athletes tend to have an aggressive and dynamic personality. You constantly seek action, excitement, and new experiences.

It shows that you have a strong personality and can easily inspire and influence others. You are more likely to set realistic goals and work hard to achieve them. Moreover, you are protective of your loved ones and take your health seriously.

Here are some other personality traits that your hobby reveals about you –

• Self- discipline

• Competitive

• Resilient

• Ability to learn from silent

• Ability to manage stress

• Highly focused

• Inner desire to succeed

• Optimism

"Successful athletes accept strong emotions such as excitement, anger, and disappointment as part of the sport experience."

4. COOKING

People who enjoy cooking are creative in their pursuit to create excellent results from mere ingredients. Cooking also shows good problem-solving and decision-making skills; this is because people who cook can create complex outcomes from simple things.

Cooking also involves innovation because it is rare that regular cooks to stick to recipes religiously.

As a person who loves to cook, you possess a set of certain traits, such as –

• Detail oriented

• Observation skills

• Attention to detail

• Multitasking skills

• Intuitive

• Ability to work under pressure

• Leadership, time management & organizational skills

• Stamina and endurance

• Creativity and passion

5. READING

Readers often turn to books to get lost in fictional worlds that separate them from their own. They also have a thirst for knowledge that arises from their great curiosity. They are also introverts, that enjoy secluded, quiet corners to read in peace.

They are also believed to have a higher IQ and are usually smarter than the average joe.

Readers are also known to be –

• Detail oriented

• Observation skills

• Emotionally stable

• Conscientious

• Expressive

• Better able to judge the personalities of others

• Self-aware

6. WRITING

Most writers have a strong imagination and like to spend time in their unique worlds. It isn’t a surprise to see a connection between people who enjoy reading and writing.

They are people who enjoy having time for themselves. They like to process their thoughts by putting them down on a piece of paper. Writers are also often eager to learn and expand their understanding of the world around them.

Writers are very –

• Thoughtful

• Detail-oriented

• Artistic

• Sensitive

• Self-aware

• Empathetic

• Strong vocabulary

• Openness to change & experience

• Better clarity

• Investigative, inquisitive & curious

7. Volunteering

People who are engaged in charity work or volunteer to improve their community and help those in need are selfless. They have the heart to help others and invest their time, energy, finances, and other resources to help others live better lives. Volunteers also tend to be extroverted and social individuals who have a passion for helping people.

Typically, they are-

• Highly empathetic and compassionate

• Kind and caring

• Self- motivated

• Natural leaders

• Active problem solvers

• Knowledgeable

• Courageous

• Intelligent

• Have the ability to influence others

8. TRAVELLING

They are resilient, independent, adaptable, curious, open-minded, and have good communication skills.

Here’s what your hobby says about you –

• Adventurous

• Higher self-awareness

• Willingness to try new things

• Mentally flexible

• Open to change

• Independent and observant

• Culturally aware

• Good sense of humor

• Open to Change

• Adaptable

• Grateful

• Independent

• Observant

• Appreciative

If you don't have hobbies no need to worry

It’s perfectly fine. Not only that, it can show you what kind of a person you are.

If you haven’t found an interesting activity to do in your free time, the chances are that you have a deep fear of failing. Either that or you are a very eccentric genius.

People who go through their lives without finding a hobby worth pursuing are mostly scared of starting at zero. The solution is to avoid committing to new things at all costs.

CONCLUSION

Different people can have different types of hobbies, but the most common ones include playing sports, gardening, cooking, traveling, photography, etc. Hobbies are a great way to add some color and flavor to our lives, refocus our minds, redirect our energy, be productive, and just have some fun.

" NEVER ADOPT ANYONE ELSE PASSION OR HOBBY, EVERYONE IS UNIQUE IN THEIR OWN WAY, JUST BE YOURSELF AND LET YOUR INNER PASSION COMES OUT."