A hobby a day helps you work, rest and play

Seeking opportunities

When talk show programs started becoming popular in China in 2017, An quickly took notice. She said she has followed almost all the online talk show programs and attended many events offline.

"I longed to become a professional host, so I sought opportunities," she said.

In January, when one of her friends invited her to take part in a talk show competition, she agreed without hesitation. "It was definitely one of the coolest things I've ever done," she said.

Although she prepared many scenarios and practiced a lot after work for about two weeks, she was still nervous when the big day finally arrived.

"I felt nervous for the first few minutes of the performance, mainly because I was not familiar with the stage. After all, it was my first performance in front of a large audience. Gradually, though, my nerves were submerged by my concentration and excitement," she said.

"My performance was OK, and taking part in the competition was really a great experience."

Even though she wasn't among the winners, she plans to take part in more events and attend training sessions. "I want to step into the field and become a more professional host someday," she said.

She is also developing other hobbies, such as dancing and learning a musical instrument.

"I love to have a full schedule, and good time management helps balance my work and my hobbies," she said.

"In fact, my hobbies affect my work performance in a positive way. The more I learn in different fields, the more I am inspired when designing. 'Work hard, play harder' is my motto. After all, life is a journey of experience, and working hard makes life better."