💨 Abstract

Here’s a concise summary (under 100 words): Five surprising hobbies can help manage anxiety without exercise: painting shifts focus to creativity, kneading dough promotes mindfulness, puzzles offer screen-free engagement, gardening lowers stress hormones, and free writing provides emotional clarity. These activities—art, baking, puzzles, gardening, and journaling—calm the mind through repetition, presence, or expression.

Courtesy: Rene Laing