Few people devote time to hobbies nowadays. Say why you think this is the case and what effect this has on the individual and society in general. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

In today’s modern society we observe that many
people
are competing with each other for money and power.
People
are so busy with
work
to earn more money so that they can lead a luxurious life. As a
reason
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people
tend to forget to do things that they want and which make them happier. We only see that a few
people
actually have time to invest in hobbies
such
as gardening, reading books, collecting stamps, etc. I agree with
this
statement since I myself don’t find enough time to do things that make me happy. A reason for
this
as mentioned above is due to the workload and pressure that
people
get from their workplaces.
This
makes
people
focus on their
work
more which is important so that they can grow in their respective career paths. Sometimes we have observed that when
people
are too focused on their
work
it can lead to issues within the families due to lack of attention to the spouse/children/parents or it can lead you to sickness, worst case depression. Engaging in hobbies that pleases you is
also
equally important amidst the busy schedule
people
might have. If
people
can at least spend an hour or two per week doing something that they like
such
as planting trees, listening to music, reading books, etc. would definitely allow them to let go of the stress and tension they might have from the workplaces.
This
will
also
increase the efficiency and the effectiveness of the
people
as they go back to
work
with a peaceful and relaxed mind. If the majority of the society is able to dedicate at least 1/8th of their time per week to engage in a hobby they like,
this
will undoubtedly make the society more beautiful.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Devote time
  • Hobbies
  • Nowadays
  • Busy
  • Fast-paced
  • Lifestyles
  • Work and career
  • Technology
  • Digital entertainment
  • Limited
  • Free time
  • Lack of motivation
  • Mental wellbeing
  • Physical wellbeing
  • Decreased
  • Social interactions
  • Creativity
  • Self-expression
  • Negative effects
  • Society
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