3-Minute Theory: Find Your Hobby, Find Yourself

This one was honest. Thoughtful. Real.

We unpacked why hobbies are more than fun - they’re emotional anchors.

They give us peace, purpose, growth, and sometimes, they change everything.

Here’s what we pulled from it - in 3 minutes, 3 angles, 1 insight.

MIND – Think

"Time is the biggest killer of hobbies - and of the parts of ourselves we love the most."

When you’re a kid, you have hobbies without thinking.
When you’re an adult, you think about hobbies without doing.

Why?
Because time disappears into work, goals, money, pressure.
But hobbies bring us back to life. They help us:

• Disconnect from stress

• Reconnect to joy

• And sometimes - find our people, careers, and even our purpose

You don’t need a hobby for money.
You need it to stay human.

BODY – Do

The Hobby Alignment Test

If you're stuck on what hobby to pursue (or keep), ask:

1. Does this help me build a skill I value?

2. Does it involve some kind of risk or challenge?

3. Does it give me goals or things to look forward to?

Example:

Martial arts: ✔ skill-building, ✔ challenge, ✔ progress
Playing guitar: ✔ creativity, ✔ performance, ✔ growth
Writing: ✔ reflection, ✔ vulnerability, ✔ clarity

Even hitting one of these is worth it.

Hit all three? You’ve found your ikigai.

HEART – Feel

Ask yourself:

"What did I love doing before life told me to stop?"

That’s the thread.
Maybe you dropped it when work got busy.
Maybe you “grew out” of it.
But if you still think about it, it’s still yours.

Revisit the joy. Reconnect to the curiosity.
And don’t wait for permission to do what lights you up.

A Piece of Us

Rupert: “I’ve learned so much from being at We Out Here over the past few years. Letting go and allowing myself to truly be immersed in music has been an incredible feeling, one that helped me move beyond self-consciousness and push my own boundaries.

Who am I? I’m someone who doesn’t want to take life so seriously that it robs me of joy or pulls me away from the present moment. There were times I fell into that trap, but being with someone who truly makes me feel loved and valued brings me into alignment. That’s when I begin to accept myself for who I am.

The truth is, I believe we are all capable of love, both giving and receiving. Festivals are places where we can let go, explore, and be reminded that life can be shared with someone who sees the world differently than we do, and that’s okay. Because at the heart of it, we’re all here to find moments of peace. We’re all here to create memories shaped by our emotions. And ultimately, we’re all here for the purpose of love.”

Konrad: “Not much happened this week. Today, I’m starting therapy again. I have mixed feelings, part excitement, part scepticism. I’m excited to delve deeper into my emotions and to understand myself better, yet sceptical, as crazy as that sounds, about whether it will help with my self-worth. I shouldn’t doubt the power of therapy, especially when I’m the one studying it to practise one day!”

Also, you might like the full episode. 😊 

Have a lovely week!