| − | A personal interest refers to a particular topic/activity that an individual finds enjoyable and wishes to pursue. Hobbies are a type of personal interest in terms of activities. | + | A personal interest refers to a particular topic/activity that an individual finds enjoyable/intriguing/worthwhile and wishes to pursue.<ref>[https://opi.cs.cmu.edu/show/personal_interest#:~:text=Definition:%20noun.%20Personal%20interest%20refers%20to%20a,that%20brings%20them%20satisfaction%2C%20engagement%2C%20and%20fulfillment. Personal interest]</ref> Hobbies are a type of personal interest in terms of activities. |
| − | A [[Passion (psychology)|passion]] "can be defined as a strong inclination or [[enthusiasm]] towards an activity, subject, or cause that we find deeply interesting, [[Meaning|meaningful]] and enjoyable."<ref>[https://www.psychologs.com/the-psychology-behind-passion/ The Psychology Behind Passion], Psylogs</ref>A passion has a significantly deeper level of engagement and motivation relative to a mere personal interest. | + | A [[Passion (psychology)|passion]] "can be defined as a strong inclination or [[enthusiasm]] towards an activity, subject, or cause that we find deeply interesting, [[Meaning|meaningful]] and enjoyable."<ref>[https://www.psychologs.com/the-psychology-behind-passion/ The Psychology Behind Passion], Psylogs</ref> A passion has a significantly deeper level of engagement and [[motivation]] relative to a mere personal interest. |