FRIDAY 8TH MARCH 2024 - HAPPINESS THROUGH HOBBIES: FINDING JOY IN WHAT YOU DO

Question: How do my hobbies and interests contribute to my overall well-being and happiness?

Quote: "Hobbies aren't just pastimes; they are the architects of your well-being and the artists of your happiness, building a life worth living." - Unknown

Life gets busy, and it's important to find things that make us happy. Hobbies are great for that! Whether it's painting, gardening, playing music, or sports, hobbies let us express ourselves and take a break from our regular routines.

Some of the happiest and most fulfilled people are the ones that have been able to turn their hobbies into jobs. When our work involves our hobbies, and aligns with our interests it changes how we feel about it. Work becomes more enjoyable, blurring the lines between what we do for fun and what we do for a living. 

There’s an amazing young man called Francula Odhiambo (popularly known as Franco), who was kicked out of the house by his parents for his enjoyment of dance. A few years later, Franco turned his hobby of dance into a wonderful organization called ChezaCheza. ChezaCheza is a Kenyan not-for-profit founded in 2018, and is on a mission to create access to safe spaces for children in marginalized communities where dance supports their mental health and well-being.

If you would like to hear more of Franco’s inspiring story, click here.