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Originally Posted by Jon Tweddle  I was wondering how many hobbies other people can manage. |
One of the best things I ever did is sit down and have a long hard think about all the hobbies/commitments I was involved in and
whether I was really enjoying them and/or getting anything out of them.
This resulted in me actually dropping/ending several hobbies & interests, and feeling significantly more free and less stressed as a result. I also ended up with less "stuff", more time and more money, because some hobbies I decided I really didn't enjoy any more were quite expensive and/or time consuming and/or required a lot of "things" (eg. sporting equipment).
I also resolved to resist getting involved in "new, cool things", because I realised a tendency to do that (which would result in me joining groups or clubs or buying stuff for a new hobby, and then never doing much with it).
A good rule of thumb I live by is:
If you are going to start a new hobby/interest, drop an old one first.
This at least keeps you at equilibrium with your commitments and allows you to enjoy what you are doing without being overwhelmed.