While attending school, this young woman participated in three sports. Her versatility used to be the norm for young athletes. Things have changed. Many youth now specialize in one sport.
Studies have shown that multi-sport athletes are happier. Single sports kids aren’t as happy; they’re under more pressure to excel.
What about adults? Many of them possess one specialized skill. It’s usually related to their employment. Are these people less happy?
I’ll bet people with multiple skills are happier than people with one skill. And it’s not just about work. For example, I know some women who knit for charity. Knitting is an additional skill. Those ladies seem happy with their lots in life. People with hobbies—and hobbies involve skills—also strike me as happy.
Learning new skills, even if they’re unrelated to work, might improve our happiness.
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