Each generation clearly has a different preference for hobbies because their priorities aren't the same. AdvertisementHobbies that make each generation happyBaby boomers' hobbies are all about relaxation and practicalityBecause they grew up without the technology we have today, baby boomers tend to have hobbies that focus on relaxation and usefulness. Advertisementcarlesmiro | ShutterstockWith their work schedules and the loyalty that prompts their work ethic, they're also fond of rest in their free time. Gen Z appreciates hobbies that support mental health and communityWith the loss of third spaces for building natural communities, most Gen Zers have hobbies that allow them to connect with people. They're jumping on the analog bandwagon with millennials, trying to craft hobbies that give them an excuse to turn their minds off.