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Psychology5 September 2026

Why Do Your Hobbies Feel Like Work Now?

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This video explores the psychological reasons why personal hobbies and leisure activities can begin to feel like exhausting work. Dr. K discusses how burnout, productivity pressure, and shifting intrinsic motivations can diminish the joy in activities we once loved.

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