Hobbies and interests

Ikigai

Exploring your Ikigai can help you develop hobbies and interests that bring meaning and joy to your life.

Bandwagon Effect

Knowing the bandwagon effect can help you pursue activities and interests based on your passions, rather than adopting popular pastimes simply because others enjoy them.

Pain vs Boredom Experiment

Exploring new pursuits to maintain engagement and prevent boredom.

Hedonic Treadmill

Knowing that the novelty of a new hobby may diminish can encourage you to commit to activities you genuinely enjoy and develop a deeper passion for them over time.

Sunk Cost Fallacy

Knowing the sunk cost fallacy can help you decide whether to continue or abandon a hobby, without being swayed by the resources you've already invested.

Similar Situations

Maslow's Hammer

Entertainment: Trying new hobbies or leisure activities to expand interests and experiences, rather than sticking to familiar pastimes.

Hobby Selection: SWOT analysis can guide individuals in choosing hobbies by evaluating their interests and skills (strengths), potential time constraints (weaknesses), opportunities for social engagement, and potential threats to sustaining the hobby.

SMART Goals

Hobbies: Creating specific objectives for hobbies can enhance enjoyment and skill development.

Law of Deminishing Returns

Hobbies: Pursuing multiple hobbies to stay engaged and avoid boredom without overcommitting and causing stress.

Ikea Effect

Hobbies: Be mindful of the time and resources spent on hobbies and weigh the benefits against the costs.

10-10-10 Rule

Hobbies and Leisure Activities: When choosing how to spend leisure time, consider the immediate enjoyment, the skills or experiences gained in the medium term, and the long-term fulfillment and passion.