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How do you like to spend you spare time? What personal pursuits are you passionate about?

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Kevin Downey
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This question is aimed at more than who you are as a person. It's aimed at your work-life balance. RBC believes that supporting your hobbies, passions, and pursuits "makes work even more meaningful. A hobby is beneficial - research shows that having a pursuit or passion, big or small, makes us feel happier and more fulfilled. People who take part in leisure activities are happier and less stressed. There are payoffs at work too. Spending just 45 minutes on a creative activity can boost the ability and confidence to complete tasks at work. Following your passions gives you energy - you gain a real excitement about the world and desire to do more. That usually transfers into other aspects of your life. If you're able to fulfill your passions, you're probably a better parent, sibling or friend and you're definitely a better employee or leader, because you're energized by having this passion as part of your life."

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