Men can sometimes find themselves struggling to find ways to use their time. When I found time to do the things that I had neglected for years while working around the clock it felt like most of my hobbies had passed me by, evolved, or that I just didn't really have the equipment...or know how to enjoy them anymore. It's important to make time to do things that you enjoy. Without the time the hobbies are kind of irrelevant, but for those of you who have made your time a priority, I'd like to provide some insight into equipment to help you enjoy your hobbies.
Over the next week or two I'll be highlighting a few different hobbies that men tend to enjoy and providing product recommendations for those hobbies. We'll talk about things like golfing, fishing, playing music, cooking, and gaming. I'll also do my best to highlight some communities that support the highlighted hobby. Like everything else with The Lockman Lounge remember that the focus is to prioritize your mental health. If any specific hobby isn't one that you enjoy, try to think through one of your favorite hobbies and how you can apply the content to that hobby. Connect with us here and on social media to make suggestions about hobbies or communities you'd like us to highlight.
Why do I think it's important to highlight hobbies? Well, mostly because I spent nearly a decade without enjoying any of mine. In the short time that I've started this blog, made playing music a priority, spent time with old friends, gotten out on the golf course, and made working out a priority I've felt more energetic, I've been happier, I've seen my family more, and I've overall just enjoyed life more. This blog was born out of some pretty negative experiences in my personal life, but I've never been so thankful to have my routine shaken up because I've been able to truly focus on and prioritize my mental health and I hope to help those who come to the blog do the same.
As always do something positive today for you, for your neighbor, for a friend, or for a stranger. Maya Angelou was right on the money when she said, “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Make somebody feel appreciated, wanted, helpful, or just overall valued today. Thanks for reading friends.
John
About the Author:
John Lockman is passionate about promoting men's mental health. Having lost a family member to suicide at an early age, he is committed to raising awareness about the disproportionate number of men affected by this devastating issue. Through his own personal experiences and his website, www.thelockmanlounge.com, John hopes to help men think differently about how to prioritize their well-being and become more comfortable acknowledging and processing their feelings in a healthy way.
In addition to his passion for mental health advocacy, John also has almost two decades of experience in the business world. Most recently, he oversaw roughly 100 million dollars of annual revenue and was responsible for managing a team of 75 employees. In this role, John had a significant impact on customer service, profitability, employee retention, and marketplace growth. With his wealth of knowledge and experience, John is a seasoned professional with valuable insights to share.
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