Hobbies & Interests
Activities that bring joy, relaxation, and growth outside of professional work. These are energy-giving pursuits that contribute to a well-rounded life.
Active Pursuits
Gardening Currently my main hobby focus. There's something deeply satisfying about nurturing plants and watching them grow—a physical manifestation of the Digital Garden philosophy.
Reading See Reading List for current and past reads. I gravitate toward fiction that explores human nature and non-fiction about systems and behavior.
Creative Expression
Digital Gardening Building and tending this knowledge garden is itself a hobby—the intersection of learning, writing, and technology.
Games & Play
Board Games Social gaming with friends—strategy games, party games, and everything in between.
Why Hobbies Matter
Hobbies provide:
- Mental rest through engaged distraction
- Flow State states without professional pressure
- Identity beyond work
- Social connection through shared interests
- Skill development in low-stakes environments
Related
- Energy Management management
- Mental Health
- Behavior Change - building hobby habits