There are a few people who work really long hours but still don't seem to complain about stress, thanks to the many recreational activities they pursue that provide them the much-needed relief. This group points out that it helps to have some kind of activity because it relieves stress and also helps them focus better on their profession.
People who balance their profession and recreation say that they make time to stay in touch with their hobby. Vijay K's demanding job as a marketing manager with 'Glass Beam', an IT firm, prompted him to find solace in pottery. He works odd hours and has to connect with his colleagues in New York, California and India.
"I have to adjust my schedules according to these three time zones and sometimes it can get a bit stressful," says Vijay. He enjoys the challenges that come with his profession but says that pottery helped him focus better on his profession. He chose pottery because it gives him the freedom to create something extraordinary using the simplest of designs.
"I was always curious about pottery and wondered how perfect pieces were created from clay. It is only when I started working on it myself did I realise that this hobby requires immense concentration and dedication which is similar to my profession as well," explains Vijay.
His regular job involves a lot of creativity and pottery helps sharpen that and streamline his work.
Many women, who clock in long hours at work, also have to strike a balance between excelling at work and fulfilling their responsibilities at home. Resmi Rajendran finds the perfect hobby in cycling during the weekend and going on short treks whenever she can afford to take off work.
"I make it a point to cycle on the weekend and travel to nearby places such as Ooty, Wayanad and Mysuru. Sometimes, we take leave on Friday, so that we get three days to travel. Short breaks not only help me get away from familiar spaces but are also thoroughly rejuvenating," shares Resmi.
She feels one tends to get caught in the monotony of work if one doesn't consciously take a break. "My husband and I make it a point to cycle together on weekends. We call it a hobby because we make time for it," she adds.
It is not just people in the IT industry; even those in the teaching profession, such as Dinesh Anvekar, have found an interesting activity in carpentry. His specialisation includes electronics and he says carpentry is not only a thoroughly engaging pastime but one that doesn't involve too much expenditure. "The thought of being able to create something unique from wood was interesting. I learnt carpentry and then I began making small artefacts. Knowing the basics of carpentry also helps fix small things around the house," says Dinesh, who has created miniature models of a Stirling engine and a steam engine. "I have also made a small computer box and sometimes I create models that I can take to class and use during my presentations," he says.
How does he source the material? Dinesh explains, "Wood is easily available in electrical shops and one can buy it as well. I collect the material according to what I intend to create. It's not hard as long as you have the design and materials in place," he says.
Manish Gupta, an employee with Mphasis Finance, is glued to his desk for more than 10 hours a day. He has found immense joy in graphic design where he can creatively express himself.
"My regular job involves formulating policies for companies and sometimes my work can get a bit monotonous. I take a break to create graphics and designs for my friends," says Manish.
He points out that having a recreation that's unconnected to work not only beats stress but also helps focus better on one's profession.
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There are a few people who work really long hours but still don’t seem to complain about stress, thanks to the many recreational activities they pursue that provide them the much-needed relief. This group points out that it helps to have some kind of activity because it relieves stress and also helps them focus better on their profession.
People who balance their profession and recreation say that they make time to stay in touch with their hobby. Vijay K’s demanding job as a marketing manager with 'Glass Beam’, an IT firm, prompted him to find solace in pottery. He works odd hours and has to connect with his colleagues in New York, California and India.
"I have to adjust my schedules according to these three time zones and sometimes it can get a bit stressful,” says Vijay. He enjoys the challenges that come with his profession but says that pottery helped him focus better on his profession. He chose pottery because it gives him the freedom to create something extraordinary using the simplest of designs.
"I was always curious about pottery and wondered how perfect pieces were created from clay. It is only when I started working on it myself did I realise that this hobby requires immense concentration and dedication which is similar to my profession as well,” explains Vijay.
His regular job involves a lot of creativity and pottery helps sharpen that and streamline his work.
Many women, who clock in long hours at work, also have to strike a balance between excelling at work and fulfilling their responsibilities at home. Resmi Rajendran finds the perfect hobby in cycling during the weekend and going on short treks whenever she can afford to take off work.
"I make it a point to cycle on the weekend and travel to nearby places such as Ooty, Wayanad and Mysuru. Sometimes, we take leave on Friday, so that we get three days to travel. Short breaks not only help me get away from familiar spaces but are also thoroughly rejuvenating,” shares Resmi.
She feels one tends to get caught in the monotony of work if one doesn’t consciously take a break. "My husband and I make it a point to cycle together on weekends. We call it a hobby because we make time for it,” she adds.
It is not just people in the IT industry; even those in the teaching profession, such as Dinesh Anvekar, have found an interesting activity in carpentry. His specialisation includes electronics and he says carpentry is not only a thoroughly engaging pastime but one that doesn’t involve too much expenditure. "The thought of being able to create something unique from wood was interesting. I learnt carpentry and then I began making small artefacts. Knowing the basics of carpentry also helps fix small things around the house,” says Dinesh, who has created miniature models of a Stirling engine and a steam engine. "I have also made a small computer box and sometimes I create models that I can take to class and use during my presentations,” he says.
How does he source the material? Dinesh explains, "Wood is easily available in electrical shops and one can buy it as well. I collect the material according to what I intend to create. It’s not hard as long as you have the design and materials in place,” he says.
Manish Gupta, an employee with Mphasis Finance, is glued to his desk for more than 10 hours a day. He has found immense joy in graphic design where he can creatively express himself.
"My regular job involves formulating policies for companies and sometimes my work can get a bit monotonous. I take a break to create graphics and designs for my friends,” says Manish.
He points out that having a recreation that’s unconnected to work not only beats stress but also helps focus better on one’s profession.
People who balance their profession and recreation say that they make time to stay in touch with their hobby. Vijay K's demanding job as a marketing manager with 'Glass Beam', an IT firm, prompted him to find solace in pottery. He works odd hours and has to connect with his colleagues in New York, California and India.
"I have to adjust my schedules according to these three time zones and sometimes it can get a bit stressful," says Vijay. He enjoys the challenges that come with his profession but says that pottery helped him focus better on his profession. He chose pottery because it gives him the freedom to create something extraordinary using the simplest of designs.
"I was always curious about pottery and wondered how perfect pieces were created from clay. It is only when I started working on it myself did I realise that this hobby requires immense concentration and dedication which is similar to my profession as well," explains Vijay.
His regular job involves a lot of creativity and pottery helps sharpen that and streamline his work.
Many women, who clock in long hours at work, also have to strike a balance between excelling at work and fulfilling their responsibilities at home. Resmi Rajendran finds the perfect hobby in cycling during the weekend and going on short treks whenever she can afford to take off work.
"I make it a point to cycle on the weekend and travel to nearby places such as Ooty, Wayanad and Mysuru. Sometimes, we take leave on Friday, so that we get three days to travel. Short breaks not only help me get away from familiar spaces but are also thoroughly rejuvenating," shares Resmi.
She feels one tends to get caught in the monotony of work if one doesn't consciously take a break. "My husband and I make it a point to cycle together on weekends. We call it a hobby because we make time for it," she adds.
It is not just people in the IT industry; even those in the teaching profession, such as Dinesh Anvekar, have found an interesting activity in carpentry. His specialisation includes electronics and he says carpentry is not only a thoroughly engaging pastime but one that doesn't involve too much expenditure. "The thought of being able to create something unique from wood was interesting. I learnt carpentry and then I began making small artefacts. Knowing the basics of carpentry also helps fix small things around the house," says Dinesh, who has created miniature models of a Stirling engine and a steam engine. "I have also made a small computer box and sometimes I create models that I can take to class and use during my presentations," he says.
How does he source the material? Dinesh explains, "Wood is easily available in electrical shops and one can buy it as well. I collect the material according to what I intend to create. It's not hard as long as you have the design and materials in place," he says.
Manish Gupta, an employee with Mphasis Finance, is glued to his desk for more than 10 hours a day. He has found immense joy in graphic design where he can creatively express himself.
"My regular job involves formulating policies for companies and sometimes my work can get a bit monotonous. I take a break to create graphics and designs for my friends," says Manish.
He points out that having a recreation that's unconnected to work not only beats stress but also helps focus better on one's profession.
There are a few people who work really long hours but still don’t seem to complain about stress, thanks to the many recreational activities they pursue that provide them the much-needed relief. This group points out that it helps to have some kind of activity because it relieves stress and also helps them focus better on their profession. People who balance their profession and recreation say that they make time to stay in touch with their hobby. Vijay K’s demanding job as a marketing manager with 'Glass Beam’, an IT firm, prompted him to find solace in pottery. He works odd hours and has to connect with his colleagues in New York, California and India.
"I have to adjust my schedules according to these three time zones and sometimes it can get a bit stressful,” says Vijay. He enjoys the challenges that come with his profession but says that pottery helped him focus better on his profession. He chose pottery because it gives him the freedom to create something extraordinary using the simplest of designs.
"I was always curious about pottery and wondered how perfect pieces were created from clay. It is only when I started working on it myself did I realise that this hobby requires immense concentration and dedication which is similar to my profession as well,” explains Vijay.
His regular job involves a lot of creativity and pottery helps sharpen that and streamline his work.
Many women, who clock in long hours at work, also have to strike a balance between excelling at work and fulfilling their responsibilities at home. Resmi Rajendran finds the perfect hobby in cycling during the weekend and going on short treks whenever she can afford to take off work.
"I make it a point to cycle on the weekend and travel to nearby places such as Ooty, Wayanad and Mysuru. Sometimes, we take leave on Friday, so that we get three days to travel. Short breaks not only help me get away from familiar spaces but are also thoroughly rejuvenating,” shares Resmi.
She feels one tends to get caught in the monotony of work if one doesn’t consciously take a break. "My husband and I make it a point to cycle together on weekends. We call it a hobby because we make time for it,” she adds.
It is not just people in the IT industry; even those in the teaching profession, such as Dinesh Anvekar, have found an interesting activity in carpentry. His specialisation includes electronics and he says carpentry is not only a thoroughly engaging pastime but one that doesn’t involve too much expenditure. "The thought of being able to create something unique from wood was interesting. I learnt carpentry and then I began making small artefacts. Knowing the basics of carpentry also helps fix small things around the house,” says Dinesh, who has created miniature models of a Stirling engine and a steam engine. "I have also made a small computer box and sometimes I create models that I can take to class and use during my presentations,” he says.
How does he source the material? Dinesh explains, "Wood is easily available in electrical shops and one can buy it as well. I collect the material according to what I intend to create. It’s not hard as long as you have the design and materials in place,” he says.
Manish Gupta, an employee with Mphasis Finance, is glued to his desk for more than 10 hours a day. He has found immense joy in graphic design where he can creatively express himself.
"My regular job involves formulating policies for companies and sometimes my work can get a bit monotonous. I take a break to create graphics and designs for my friends,” says Manish.
He points out that having a recreation that’s unconnected to work not only beats stress but also helps focus better on one’s profession.