Sharing secret enthusiasms

Hospital Authority colleagues are consummate professionals. You might not imagine they could develop hidden talents in their spare time. In this edition of HASLink, we introduce you to colleagues with absorbing pastimes who take pleasure in sharing their enthusiasm with the rest of us. One is a veteran stargazer who introduces workmates to the wonders of the night sky. Another is a master of fascial blading who teaches colleagues how to ease muscle pain. Then there is the home repairs expert who teaches staff members how to save money by fixing up their own homes, and the keen gardener who teaches colleagues how to gently nurture flowers and plants from seedlings.

They all give their time freely to help colleagues find inspiring ways to unwind and gain new skills outside their busy working lives – and all of them gain happiness and fulfilment from sharing their interests and abilities with others.

Their stories remind us that while our work is vitally important, developing different interests and abilities that stretch us mentally or physically can make us more complete, both as professionals and as human beings. Stay mentally and physically healthy is the key to go any further.