That article sounds ridiculous! The fastest way to make something feel like a horrible obligation is to do it for the thing you might get out of it, instead of just because you enjoy doing it. If your hobby feels like a horrible obligation, it's not really a hobby anymore...
And I agree, there's huge value in having a contained and sanitary place to process all the things life throws at you, it keeps everyone safe! (Whether we're talking emotional baggage or poop!)
That article sounds ridiculous! The fastest way to make something feel like a horrible obligation is to do it for the thing you might get out of it, instead of just because you enjoy doing it. If your hobby feels like a horrible obligation, it's not really a hobby anymore...
And I agree, there's huge value in having a contained and sanitary place to process all the things life throws at you, it keeps everyone safe! (Whether we're talking emotional baggage or poop!)
Totally! Though now I will have to think of my journal as a biohazard disposal unit!