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How daily hobby practices can become both anchor and chain

My crossword puzzle streak is at four hundred and twelve days and I panic if I might miss a day because I cannot tell if this routine grounds me or controls me.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Consistent engagement with an activity can provide stability while simultaneously creating anxiety about maintaining the streak.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Hobbies, Recreation & Leisure?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.