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Summary.
As professionals around the world feel increasingly pressed for time, they’re giving up on things that matter to them. A recent HBR article noted that in surveys, most people “could name several activities, such as pursuing a hobby, that they’d like to have time for.” This is more significant than it may sound, because it isn’t just individuals who are missing out. When people don’t have time for hobbies, businesses pay a price. Hobbies can make employees substantially better at their jobs for three reasons: they reawaken your creativity, give you a fresh perspective, and bolster your confidence.
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Summary.
As
professionals around the world feel increasingly pressed for time,
they’re giving up on things that matter to them. A recent HBR article
noted that in surveys, most people “could name several activities, such
as pursuing a hobby, that they’d like to have time...
As
professionals around the world feel increasingly pressed for time,
they’re giving up on things that matter to them. A recent HBR article
noted that in surveys, most people “could name several activities, such
as pursuing a hobby, that they’d like to have time for.”
This
is more significant than it may sound, because it isn’t just
individuals who are missing out. When people don’t have time for
hobbies, businesses pay a price. Hobbies can make workers substantially
better at their jobs. I know this from personal experience. I’ve always loved
playing the guitar and composing. But just like workers everywhere, I
can fall into the trap of feeling that I have no time to engage in it.
As head of demand generation for Nextiva, I have enough on my plate to
keep me busy around the clock. I can easily fall into the trap of the “72-hour workweek,” which takes into account time people spend connected to work on our phones outside of official work hours.
When
I crash, there’s always the temptation to do something sedentary and
mindless. It’s little surprise that watching TV is by far the most
popular use of leisure time in the U.S. and tops the list elsewhere as well, including Germany and England.
But by spending time on music, I boost some of my most important workplace skills.
Creativity.
To stand out and compete in today’s crowded and constantly changing
business environment, organizations need new, innovative ideas that will
rise above the noise. I’m tasked with constantly looking for new ways
to attract attention from potential buyers. But coming up with a fully
original idea can be difficult when your mind is filled with targets,
metrics, and deadlines.
A
creative hobby pulls you out of all that. Whether you’re a musician,
artist, writer, or cook, you often start with a blank canvas in your
mind. You simply think: What will I create that will evoke the emotion
I’m going for?
It’s no surprise that by giving yourself this mental space, and focusing on feelings, you can reawaken your creativity. Neuroscientists have found
that rational thought and emotions involve different parts of the
brain. For the floodgates of creativity to open, both must be in play.
Perspective.
One of the trickiest tasks in the creative process is thinking through
how someone else would experience your idea. But in doing creative
hobbies, people think that way all the time. A potter imagines how the
recipient of a vase would respond to it. A mystery novelist considers
whether an unsuspecting reader will be surprised by a plot twist.
When
I take a break from work to go make music, I reconnect with that
perspective. I keep thinking about how someone hearing my song for the
first time might respond. I do all I can to see (or hear) the world through someone else’s eyes (or ears). Then, when I resume the work project, I take that mentality with me.
Confidence. When
I face a tough challenge at work and feel stymied, I can start to
question whether I’ll ever figure out a successful solution. It’s easy
to lose creative confidence.
But after an hour of shredding on the guitar, hitting notes perfectly,
I’m feeling good. I can tell that my brain was craving that kind of
satisfaction. And when I face that work project again, I bring the
confidence with me.
It turns out people like me have been studied. In one study, researchers found
that “creative activity was positively associated with recovery
experiences (i.e., mastery, control, and relaxation) and
performance‐related outcomes (i.e., job creativity and extra‐role
behaviors).” In fact, they wrote, “Creative activity while away from
work may be a leisure activity that provides employees essential
resources to perform at a high level.”
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So
to my fellow professionals, I highly recommend taking some time to keep
up your creative hobby. It doesn’t have to be long. A study found that spending 45 minutes making art helps boost someone’s confidence and ability to complete tasks.
I also suggest you encourage your business to celebrate employees’ hobbies. Zappos puts employee artwork up on its walls and encourages people to decorate their desks in whatever ways they wish. Some businesses hold talent shows. Even employees who may not have these kinds of talents should be encouraged to do something that feels creative and fun. Some CEOs spend time on their own hobbies, setting the right example.
And
when you find a little time for a creative hobby break, make it guilt
free. After all, when you do this, everyone stands to gain.
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