Have you been feeling overworked, stressed and tired lately, then it's time you think about the good old days when you felt happy and satisfied and actually had a hobby. Well, this article kindly invites you to revisit those times and apply them now for a more relaxed, healthy and fulfilling life. Wikipedia defines hobbies as activities or interests that are done for pleasure, typically done during free time. Hobbies can increase confidence, self-esteem, passion, pleasure and fulfillment. Hobbies are a great distraction from the worries and problems that plague everyday life. Stress is the hallmark of a complex and fast-paced modern society, but hobbies help you relax and slow down. The five main hobbies of men can be chess, music, reading, sports and gardening. Chess It is called the game of gentlemen. Chess is considered a form of recreational therapy. It keeps the mind healthy which in turn results in a healthy body. Chess teaches a person to take responsibility for their actions. It teaches various skills like being patient, planning, analyzing and evaluating things. There is a great benefit to playing chess: it helps you cope and work effectively under pressure. Chess improves concentration, organization and abstract reasoning. It improves an individual's motor skills. Increase memory performance and improve display. Chess increases problem-solving skills. According to research, chess helps the person suffering from physical and emotional disability to recover completely. Prevents anxiety and depression by encouraging self-improvement, improving self-esteem and confidence. Oh! This is more than you can ask for. You can play online at chess.comMus...... middle of paper ......p to have a great day out with the family and really have fun. You can say that fishing is a form of meditation. Increases blood circulation. Being outdoors you get lots of fresh air and sunshine, which is good for your lungs and skin. Fishing helps you share good times with your family. Increases judgment and logical thinking. Fishing increases our environmental awareness. After a good catch you can grill the fish, brag about your cooking skills to your family and have a hearty meal. All this directly increases your well-being. Conclusion We are travelers in this amazing world. The days we live are mostly full of stress. It would be wise of us to lighten up and enjoy life because it is precious. Hobbies are a great way to unwind and relax. Cultivate a hobby or if you have one bring it back to life. Live your life and above all enjoy life.