How to Find Something You Like to Do

Finding something you enjoy doing can improve the quality of your life and reduce your stress levels.【小题1】 It can also help you make friends or even provide a purpose in your life. Then how can you find something you like to do?

【小题2】Some hobbies, such as albums and gardening, can take up a lot of time. Other hobbies, such as video games or reading, can be done at your own pace and do not require any extended time.

Research the hobby or activity you would like to get involved in. Find out how much time and money you will need to devote to starting and continuing the activity. For example, some sports—related interests might require special equipment.【小题3】Your local library or phone book should also have information on hobbies and activities in your area.

Talk with other people who are involved in some of the activities you are interested in.【小题4】 Ask if you could tag along(跟随) to a meeting or spend some time with this person while he is involved in his hobby to see if it is something you would enjoy.

【小题5】Challenge yourself to try a new activity you are interested in for a week or so. Allow yourself to learn about the hobby and determine whether you will enjoy the activity or not.

A．Think about how a hobby benefits you.

B．A hobby can connect you with other people.

C．Take a chance on a hobby and see how it turns out.

D．Think about how much free time you can devote to a hobby.

E．You can find information about hobbies and interests on Find My Hobby’s website.

F．You can get first—hand knowledge by interviewing someone about a particular hobby.

G．It takes a long time and energy to decide whether a particular hobby is right for you.