I have a couple of hobbies, my favorite of which is making beaded jewelry. When I get involved in a project, all the concerns in my little world fall away and I am totally absorbed in what I am doing. I am a social person so do some of my beading at a local shop with other people who share my interest.

Shorter answer: hobbies are good for the soul in my opinion! If you are worried about doing them in isolation, maybe you could find a group(s) that are into what you are. Great way to make friends, too.