“There is something about crafting that gives a sense of progress and self-expression in a way that employment often doesn’t,” says Keyes. “You get to be really proud of what you’re creating and see progress in front of your eyes in real time.” 

The positive effect of creative pursuits on a person’s sense that life is worthwhile was 1.6 times higher than employment status.

“There is something about crafting that gives a sense of progress and self-expression in a way that employment often doesn’t,” says Keyes. “You get to be really proud of what you’re creating and see progress in front of your eyes in real time.” 

The positive effect of creative pursuits on a person’s sense that life is worthwhile was 1.6 times higher than employment status.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2443778-arts-and-crafts-seem-to-boost-well-being-more-than-employment/

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100% agree. At this point I don't think I could ever go back to "work" somewhere as an employee after many years of being able to live self sufficiently just from my own creations.