{"id":1569,"date":"2021-10-29T15:03:07","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T19:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/?p=1569"},"modified":"2021-10-29T15:03:07","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T19:03:07","slug":"hobbies-to-try-while-getting-your-mba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/business\/2021\/10\/29\/hobbies-to-try-while-getting-your-mba\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Supportive\u202fHobbies\u202fto Try While Working on Your MBA \u202f"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know that some of life\u2019s most valuable lessons occur outside of the classroom environment. We have also\u00a0been told time and again of\u00a0the importance of extracurriculars, leading us to load our college applications and professional resumes with a long list of skill-building and character-building activities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But can\u00a0our\u202fhobbies\u202fcontribute\u00a0to our academic success and career advancement by\u00a0making\u00a0us better\u202fstudents? And if so, how do our\u202fhobbies\u202fapply specifically to graduate-level business studies?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you are attending\u00a0The University of Tennessee<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Chattanooga (UTC)\u00a0in the<\/span>\u202f<\/span>Gary W. Rollins College of Business<\/span><\/a>\u202f<\/span>or another institution, your extracurricular accomplishments have likely played a significant role in your acceptance into any quality\u00a0<\/span>Master of Business Administration (MBA) program<\/span>. But now that you are working toward your MBA, you no longer have time to waste on frivolous pastimes, right?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Actually, there are countless ways that your favorite hobby can improve your performance in the classroom while better preparing you for\u00a0a\u00a0career after graduation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The comprehensive hobbyist website\u202f<\/span>Allpastimes<\/span><\/a>\u202f<\/span>describes\u00a0the\u00a0power\u00a0hobbies\u00a0have\u00a0to lower stress levels and\u00a0to\u00a0keep potentially self-destructive behaviors at bay as two powerful drivers of overall academic performance in any number of\u00a0fields.\u202fHobbies\u202fhave also proven extremely helpful in the general development of focus and concentration.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Allpastimes\u00a0also points out benefits of hobby engagement that are specifically relevant to the wants and needs of the business student. Perhaps more than any other profession, business work requires diligent networking and relationship building.\u00a0From team sports to book clubs, extracurricular activities offer ample opportunities to build valuable and mutually beneficial partnerships. Even potentially solitary\u202fhobbies\u202flike\u00a0jogging and puzzle-solving are often more rewarding when they are undertaken with others.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u202fhobbies\u00a0are particularly adept at making\u00a0you a better\u00a0<\/span>MBA student<\/span>\u00a0and, ultimately, a better business leader? Here are five that may just give your business studies the boost that they need. Even better, they can be incredibly\u202ffun\u202fto\u202flearn\u202fand to practice!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Creative Writing<\/h2>\n

If you want to become the\u202fbest\u202fbusiness student and senior administrator that you can become, outstanding writing skills\u00a0can be essential. In its informative article \u201c<\/span>Five Tips for Creative Business Writing<\/span><\/a>,\u201d the professional training organization Pryor Learning\u00a0Solutions\u00a0stresses the importance of approaching all writing projects with a creative eye.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cToo often, we think of creative writing as something that is written outside the office, and business writing as something that happens at the office,\u201d writes Pryor Learning\u00a0Solutions\u00a0contributor<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Sheryl McAtee. \u201cIn fact, any time we create a new approach at work, we are creating\u2014and writing about that creation is a creative writing exercise.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So why not flex your creative muscles by writing\u00a0the\u00a0short story or composing that epic poem that has been\u00a0in the back of your mind? It may be just what you need to keep\u00a0your\u00a0board members on the edge of their seat while reading your latest business report.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Personal Reading<\/h2>\n

Of course, communication is a two-way street, and you want to be able to digest information just as easily as you impart it. For this reason alone, you should put your textbooks down from time to time\u00a0to\u00a0explore your own\u00a0literary\u00a0interests.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you gravitate toward fiction or nonfiction, recreational reading serves as a great way to unwind while stimulating your imagination. And thanks to modern technology, reading has never been more convenient. Digital readers and e-books make it possible to carry an entire library with you everywhere you go. Many people even keep the latest bestseller or any number of classic novels right on their cell phone.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps the most attractive advantage of personal reading is the boost that it can provide to reading comprehension in the professional sphere. After all, retaining information for<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>fun<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>will better prepare you for retaining information in the workplace.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Drawing & Painting<\/h2>\n

Extremely accessible\u202fhobbies,\u00a0drawing and painting are common ways for toddlers and even babies to express themselves nonverbally. Unfortunately, far too many of us abandon this fundamental form of expression as we grow older.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It turns out that the raw power of drawing and painting can provide a great outlet for people of any age. And this creative outlet comes with many practical advantages in both the classroom and the business office.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The fine arts organization Art & Bonding details many of these advantages in the article \u201c<\/span>7 Great Benefits of Painting & Drawing<\/span><\/a>.\u201d\u202fIn addition to promoting overall creativity, drawing and painting have\u00a0been linked to swifter memory recall, improved communication skills, enhanced emotional intelligence, and better problem-solving skills.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Competition-Based\u202fHobbies<\/h2>\n

There are few concepts more fundamental to the business world than competition.\u00a0So\u00a0it\u00a0stands\u00a0to reason that competition-oriented pastimes can\u00a0provide\u00a0highly instructive competitive models.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, countless generations of people have learned about the spirit of competition through their various\u202fhobbies.\u00a0Recreational competitions have taught these people to develop healthy attitudes to both winning and losing<\/span>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<\/span>attitudes that are essential\u00a0to\u00a0those striving for academic and professional success.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although athletics may immediately spring to mind when considering a competition-based pastime, the world of competitive events extends far beyond the world of sports. Depending<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>on your interests and talents, you may want to consider participating in artistic competitions that range from musical performance to improv acting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Yoga & Meditation<\/h2>\n

When it comes to refreshing the mind, body, and soul, few life practices can beat yoga or meditation. Far more than a recreational hobby to many people, these interrelated practices are among the oldest health and wellness activities in human history. In fact, different forms of holistic mind-body practice were common in disconnected ancient civilizations that span the globe.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to clear your mind of troublesome thoughts, eliminate unwanted distractions, get your emotions under control, and hone your mental focus and acuity, you may want to give yoga or mediation a try. You will likely return to your\u00a0<\/span>MBA studies<\/span>\u00a0with a fresh outlook and renewed vigor!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Summation<\/h2>\n

For a wide variety of reasons, a reasonable dedication to your favorite\u202fhobbies\u202fand\u00a0pastimes\u00a0can be\u00a0integral to success in business school and beyond. Fortunately,\u00a0students\u00a0at the\u202f<\/span>UTC Gary W. Rollins College of Business<\/span><\/a>\u202fcan take advantage the full spectrum of\u00a0extracurricular activities that\u00a0The\u202f<\/span>University of Tennessee\u00a0Chattanooga<\/span><\/a>\u202fand Rollins College of Business\u00a0have\u00a0to offer. You might be surprised to see just how these extracurriculars\u00a0positively\u00a0impact your studies and broaden your professional future.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sources<\/b>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.pryor.com\/blog\/five-tips-for-creative-business-writing\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.allpastimes.com\/hobbies-work-performance-school<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u202f<\/span>https:\/\/artandbonding.com\/7-great-benefits-of-painting-drawing\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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