Wellness

TikTok says yes.

On TikTok, theconversation about hobbies or lack thereof is ongoing.

It has over a million likes.

Many people are on the constant hunt for a hobby. But what if it was okay to not have one at all?

Some worry about being judged.

Others fear theyre wasting their potential, their creativity, or their day.

But what if you never found a pastime… and that was OK?

Do you really need a hobby?

Some say it makes you seem boring, lazy, or one-dimensional.

Besides working, sleeping, and exercising, you also need to have a hobby.A creative pursuit.

Something interesting to talk about on a first date.

Do you really need a hobby?

This is why many people go to book clubs,tennis lessons, and cooking classes.

In many ways, Auer says theres also a dark side of hobbies.

If youre tired or burnt out, opt out of the hobby raceuntil something genuinely piques your interest.

Is it okay to not have hobbies?

If that day never comes, dont panic.