When hobbies take over your life
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When hobbies take over your life

B1IntermediateNovember 1, 202630 min
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If you've optimized your free time so much that it feels like work, maybe it’s time to rethink how you craft and kayak. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. A woman athlete catching her breath and holding a padel racket on a blue court. Photo via Noko LTD/Getty Images. If you have a question, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545 or email [email protected]. Listen to Explain It to...

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