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Passion Projects and Longevity
Research has shown that pursuing passion projects can have a number of health benefits, including reducing stress, enhancing mood, increasing life satisfaction, improving physical health, and reducing the risk of mortality. These benefits can lead to a longer and healthier life (Boyle et al., 2009; Hill & Turiano, 2014).
EXAMPLES OF PASSION PROJECTS
- Volunteering for a cause you care about
- Learning to play a musical instrument
- Writing a book or blog
- Taking a painting or cooking class
- Starting a garden
- Learning a new language
- Coaching a youth sports team
- Mentoring a young person
- Starting a business
HOW TO GET STARTED
- Think about what you are passionate about. What do you love to do? What are you good at? What do you want to learn more about?
- Set realistic goals. Don't try to do too much at once. Start with a small project that you can complete in a reasonable amount of time.
- Make time for your passion project. Schedule time each week to work on it. Even if it's just for a few hours, it will add up over time.
- Find a community of people who share your passion. This could be an online forum, a local meetup group, or a class or workshop. Having a community of support can help you stay motivated and on track.
CONCLUSION
Passion projects can be a great way to improve your health and well-being, while also doing something that you love. If you are looking for a way to improve your life, consider pursuing your passions. And if you do not know what you are passionate about, try our passion test.
RESEARCH PAPERS
- Boyle, P. A., Barnes, L. L., Buchman, A. S., & Bennett, D. A. (2009). Purpose in life is associated with mortality among community-dwelling older persons. Psychosomatic medicine, 71(5), 574.
- Hill, P. L., & Turiano, N. A. (2014). Purpose in life as a predictor of mortality across adulthood. Psychological science, 25(7), 1482-1486.