Luxe Kurves Magazine March 2018 | Page 53

Photography. This does not mean go to the nearest tech shop and by the best, most expensive, professional camera on the market. Taking up photography as a hobby can be very beneficial to your health-and many don't even know it. Photography has therapeutic benefits and has often been known to help those suffering from depression and anxiety. It gives people motivation to go outside and actually look at nature, connecting with it in a way that one simply can't do in comparison to looking at a natural landscape image on your phone. You won't see the world from someone else's lens but yours. Everyone sees the world differently and taking photographs not only immortalizes certain moments but also offers the world your perspective. It helps you focus on a single thought rather than multiple. Want to take up photography? Start small: take a walk in the park and captures images using your phone. Really put thought into what you feel looks beautiful and capture it with a click.

Travel. While this option is hard to do when finances are tight, it is important to take a trip-whether big or small-at least once a month. No, a business trip does not count. Travel somewhere that is not paid for by your job. Spend the weekend at a beachfront resort, go camping, or visit another country for a week or two. Traveling creates unforgettable memories and expands your horizons. What we mean by "expands your horizons" is quite simple, when you step out of your comfort zone you witness more and have a better perception of the world around you. You become more open-minded and aware of what is happening around you. For example, if you leave the United States and travel to India you will witness a new level of poverty. Seeing children begging on the street will probably make you rethink your first world problems such as struggling to find a wi-fi connection. Expand your horizons and travel. Whether it is a weekend getaway to Disneyland or to a foreign country, traveling will get you out of your rut, reduce your stress, and experience more what the world has to offer.

2018 is going to be your year, not just in business but personally as well. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Do not burn out early in the new year and run on fumes for the next eleven months. While Luxe did offer our top suggestions for hobbies, there are many more options that can fit into your luxurious lifestyle. The important thing is to step out of the rut and find a hobby that has no association with you routine. If you do so, we guarantee you will be aligned emotionally, physically, and mentally.