If you feel your identity is too tied to your desk, it’s time to cultivate an avocation:
Activities like hiking or wild-crafting provide a mental reset that makes you more effective when you return to your primary tasks.
Sometimes the best avocation is solving a recurring problem in your community.
Tell me your and your favorite way to spend a Saturday . Vocation and Avocation on the Christian Campus
Ironically, focusing on an avocation can actually help you in your "real" job.
A "calling away" from your work; a distraction that nourishes your soul.
An avocation can be anything from gardening and rock climbing to gourmet cooking or playing an instrument. It is your "Sabbath" work—a different forum to see the world and discover what you truly value. 2. Why it Matters for Your Career
Below is a developed blog post draft exploring how to find balance and purpose through an avocation. Beyond the 9-to-5: Why Everyone Needs an Avocation
