Rest doesn’t have to mean doing nothing. Explore hobbies and small challenges that can make your days off more rewarding and help you build skills you can use at work and in life.
A new skill often starts with simple curiosity: trying a different technique in the kitchen, looking for a better shot with your camera, or learning a language that catches your interest. Setting aside a day to experiment without the pressure of work can make learning more enjoyable and feel more natural. Here are some ideas for choosing a hobby at your own pace—and for bringing the patience, creativity, and willingness to try new approaches it inspires into your professional life.
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