Would you consider swimming to be a self-involved hobby?
I read an article that said.
"He may be a workaholic, a womanizer, hooked on TV, caught in addictions or self-involved hobbies."
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It's not the activity that makes a hobby self-involved, it's the attitude that you bring to it.
Most of us need a little "me time", and that's part of what hobbies are good for. Ideally, you keep a good balance between your hobbies, work, home life, friends, etc. But if your hobby begins to consume your time and attention to the point that it routinely takes priority over family or other important commitments, then others will consider that self-involved. You may not, because you're too self-involved to notice!
Very "selfish" hobbies like trophy-polishing can surely be practiced in moderation. "Selfless" hobbies like rescuing stray cats can also be indulged to excess.
It's not the activity that makes a hobby self-involved, it's the attitude that you bring to it.
Most of us need a little "me time", and that's part of what hobbies are good for. Ideally, you keep a good balance between your hobbies, work, home life, friends, etc. But if your hobby begins to consume your time and attention to the point that it routinely takes priority over family or other important commitments, then others will consider that self-involved. You may not, because you're too self-involved to notice!
Very "selfish" hobbies like trophy-polishing can surely be practiced in moderation. "Selfless" hobbies like rescuing stray cats can also be indulged to excess.
