Polar Opposites: The Secret to Work-Life Balance

Hobby >> Side Hussle

Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash

It’s useful to build a hobby that’s completely unrelated to one’s main profession — something as far removed as possible. The greater the contrast, the better — like the North and South Poles! It helps us maintain a sense of balance.

My primary role as a teacher keeps me soaked in Maths and Science. To keep my mind fresh, I randomly took up photography — without knowing a thing about it — during the Covid years.

Over the years, this has taken on a life of its own — to the point where I’m now an aspiring short filmmaker!

And hey, it’s done a great job of keeping my nerve cells well lubricated too.