Although today's episode is perhaps a little more lighthearted, it is still important and relates back our most recent episode with Ebony Escalona on Identity (https://vetmindworks.buzzsprout.com/2020620/12307186) and also illustrates how our activities outside work can not only benefit our mental wellbeing and physical health, but how they actually support our carriers and work satisfaction.

This easy-going episode with guest Alasdair Hotston Moore and host Petra Agthe includes:

01:02   We have news to share!
02:04   Introduction to the episode and introducing Alasdair
05:48   How hobbies are related to our identify and how they can help us to navigate life and work
06:55   The way that Alasdair has been exploring the world through his hobbies and how photography has allowed him to discover different perspectives
13:33   The benefits of physical aspects of hobbies
15:28   Summary: hobbies and identity, perspective taking, spending time in the moment, redirecting energy and emotional processing
20:12   Hobbies as an opportunity for building social connections and consistent routine
25:58   Importance of considering working patterns to accommodate hobbies
27:46   How enabling participation in hobbies can contribute to higher job satisfaction and retention
30:49   Alasdair's tips on finding a hobby
35:21   Potential downsides to hobbies
39:28   Final thoughts
40:27   Where to find Alasdair
43:10   Good-bye

You may also be interested in:

Previous Vet Mind Works podcast episodes relating to identity and as well as management of time and energy

An article looking into the science how hobbies can be beneficial for our mental health:
https://research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/the-science-behind-why-hobbies-can-improve-our-mental-health/

An article about how hobbies can support us in our work lives: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/be-in-the-know/202105/how-hobbies-can-help-you-work

Where to find Alasdair Hotston Moore on the web:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co

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Credits:
Music- Deep Ambience by Coma-Media, Pixabay; Images for Artwork- OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay