This Working Life Can "leisure-crafting" help you thrive?
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Jan 2, 2026 Alex Hamrick, Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Richmond, dives into the transformative practice of leisure crafting. He explains how turning passive activities into purposeful pursuits can enhance personal wellbeing and workplace performance. Hamrick shares practical tips for setting goals and fostering connections through hobbies like movie clubs and book groups. He highlights that those most disengaged at work benefit the most, underscoring how this approach boosts creativity and engagement. Start small and craft your leisure for a fulfilling life!
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Leisure Crafting Is Goal-Oriented
- Leisure crafting is a proactive approach to structure leisure with goals, social connection and learning.
- It targets personal values and growth rather than the specific activity itself.
Turn Passive Hobbies Into Growth
- Turn passive leisure into growth by adding social or goal elements, e.g., start a movie club or join Letterboxd.
- Use the activity to practise complementary skills like writing or discussion.
Greatest Gains For Disengaged Workers
- Leisure crafting yields biggest benefits for people low in work engagement because it serves a compensation function.
- Benefits include higher well-being, less exhaustion and improved work performance.