COLUMN: Get a Hobby
When was the last time you went a day without looking at some kind of screen?
College students in particular are too wrapped up in the digital media available to us. Netflix, video games and phone apps are taking up too much time for students.
A few years ago, I was curious as to how much time I spend using digital media. I realized that I spent about five hours a day on it, which adds up to 75 days per year wasted gawking at a screen.
I cut video games and television out of my life. I haven't touched a game in over a year.
Now is an especially good time to find a worthwhile hobby for yourself other than digital media. This harsh winter that beat us down is finally letting up, giving us all more energy during the days. Don't keep slumming around thinking its still winter — do something.
Explore an hobby you are passionate about. Spring is the perfect time to explore yourself and your interests.
Find an activity you find pleasure in doing such as playing guitar, running, collecting coins, learning languages, working on your car or whatever you find therapeutic and interesting.
There is an interest for everyone out there.
There are close to 350 registered student organizations on campus that appeal to every student. The RSOs can range from indoor sports to creative writing to Pokémon club.
In my alone time, I found a passion in drawing and writing that gets me through the cold winter days and stressful final weeks. I hardly have any time to sit around and do nothing between writing a book, having a social life, working a job and attending classes.
Find a good hobby to keep your mind occupied through the emergence of spring.
Productivity awaits, Central Michigan.
