hobby. They are often one of the first  to get out of the window when life gets busy, but they shouldn't. Hobbies make us better people, so we need to prioritize  hobbies over work. A study by the

 Behavioral Medicine Society has shown that people who participate in recreational activities have less negative emotions and  less stress. Research has even found that our heart rate is literally low when we are pursuing a hobby. So over the last few weeks, I followed the science, and I tried out four new hobbies that are supposed to make me a better, more creative, and happier person.

Hiking: I got eaten alive.  Cooking: I just spilt all of this flour.  Journaling: I think I`m just in like a really bad mood this morning.  Coloring: My thoughts kind of started screaming at me to try and do something else.

But did it really work? And does it work for you? Let's check.

If you want to relieve stress, try hiking.

After work, I drove to this trail, which is very close to where I live. Take a short hike and  see how you feel after a long day at work.

Apparently, there are many benefits to going hiking or  walking in your neighborhood. According to the CDC, walks help improve  sleep,  thinking, and learning while reducing  symptoms of stress and anxiety.

I understand. I returned to the car. I have just finished the hike. And  really, really good. Like, seriously, the moment I stepped out on the trail, it smelt amazing, and the fresh air was great. I think this is realistically a hobby that I could do frequently. Next time, I will definitely wear bug spray, because I got eaten alive.

This hobby may be for you if you often find yourself needing to  your head, you have no extra money left in your budget (but you do own a good pair of shoes), and you`re not afraid of bugs.

If you want to increase your self-esteem, try cooking.

It's time for gnocchi. Welcome to my kitchen. I'm really looking forward to cooking with my true hobby. I'm an adult and I ate and cooked myself, but I don't enjoy it. So I'm excited to try new recipes and  have a little  more fun. At the hobbies is the entertainment of the listening music