It's important to take breaks from work and engage in hobbies that not only help you relax, but also complement your skills. Here are some of our favorite hobbies. What hobbies to you enjoy that complement your career of give your brain a much needed break from time to time?

1. Playing Strategy Games like chess, poker, or board games require critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning — skills that are essential in coding and developing.
2. Building and Fixing Computers can give you a better understanding of how computer hardware works, and this knowledge can come in handy when working on software projects or debugging issues.
3. Learning a New Language can expand your cultural knowledge and improve your communication skills, and these are great skills to have when working on a team or communicating with clients.
4. Creating Art or Music allows you to exercise your creativity and problem-solving skills.
5. Writing can help you organize your thoughts and communicate ideas clearly.
6. Photography can provide you with opportunities to see the world in a new way and capture moments that inspire you.

What hobbies do you enjoy outside of coding? Share your favorites in the comments below!