What’s The Difference Between A Hobby And An Interest?

woman refinishing chair, are interests and hobbies the same thing

There are twenty-four hours in a day. We dedicate a few of those to sleep and some to work, but we define ourselves by the remaining few hours.

Our interests and hobbies are active expressions of our personalities, allowing us to experiment and discover ourselves through the things we love.

However, there is a difference between a hobby and interest, and both play a considerable role in our happiness.

Whether you're writing a resume, trying to find what piques your curiosity, or just in the market for a fun way to spend your time, it's good to be aware of the difference.

We’ve pulled together some examples of special interests and hobbies to both illustrate the difference between them and spark your creativity.

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How To Break Bad Habits By Forming Good Ones

Break bad habits

Bad habits creep up on us.

One day we smoke that first cigarette, eat that first bag of Cheetos, or discover how easy it is to charge things on a credit card.

Before you know it, that one decision has mushroomed into big, bad habit. We become physically or mentally addicted to substances, food, spending, nail biting, and any number of actions that don't reflect our best selves.

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