The Importance of Adopting a Hobby

....It is in those moments of self-perceived uselessness, when only the cold reality of defeat and the relentless rigors of Boston College academic life keep you company, that all athletes (and I would extend this to all students) need some sort of other outlet to express themselves. When all you think about is training and studying, eventually you’re going to snap.....
....I guess I’m trying to communicate two messages in this column. First, I think it’s important to view athletes beyond simply their success or failures on the field. It’s really easy to go to a BC basketball or football or hockey game and just see those competing as athletes, but they are all just normal BC students with outside interests. For most, it is really satisfying to be viewed as more than just an athlete.....   ...more

Bethany`s Notes: If you were an athlete did you have a hobby outside of your sport? Did you find something to release your frustration or just shut your brain off for a bit? Personally, I found myself into making pies and canning (yes, as in jams, salsas, etc...). It was something that was relaxing and after much time produced something really good. Considering recommending your child or athlete find a new hobby just to explore.