This is your weekly reminder that it’s okay to have a side project or hobby that is exclusively for you, and not for the sake of your job.

These kinds of things do in fact help you at work even if they’re not about your work. Learning an instrument, building something you’ve always wanted to build, or trying a new sport help sharpen mental & physical skills, take your mind off your job when you don’t need to be thinking about it, and ultimately help you bring your best self to work.

At the very least, they’re things you can do simply because you enjoy them, and in times like these it’s so important to find time for something you enjoy for no other reason than that.

What’s a hobby or side project you’ve wanted to kick off that hasn’t materialized yet?

My side thing is music, and I’m putting final touches on an album I’m going to release later this year. Let’s motivate each other to do fun and empowering things!

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