Almost two-thirds (64%) of participants said they would encourage people without a hobby to find one, and 46% believe that it has become more fashionable to cultivate these interests in recent years.

“We shouldn’t underestimate the physical and mental benefits a ‘hands-on hobby’ can bring into our lives,” a Neutrogena spokesperson said. “Hobbies like sewing, painting or birdwatching might sound old-fashioned, but the relaxing and rewarding nature of these pursuits clearly isn’t lost on the British public.”

If your day job revolves around staring intently at a series of screens of varying sizes, and your usual downtime routine is more of the same, finding an ‘analogue’ hobby (ie an activity that forces you to put down your devices and really focus) can be a real game changer.

Nostalgic hobbies are on the rise - and they’re seriously good for your mental health