Five new interesting hobbies to spice up life

Many people wish they were a little more creative. Some are just bored of watching Netflix every evening and want to do something more interesting with their time. Hobbies are a big part of what brings joy in life and can change how we feel for the better. 

Why should we have hobbies?

There are a couple of reasons hobbies are important, and they all add to living a happier life. They are beneficial for mental health and, often by default, our physical health too. Hobbies are usually relaxing, which helps lower stress levels. Some people use hobbies to pass time and explore their adventurous sides.

Often hobbies force us to seek outside information and guidance, which means that one might end up in a club or forum, or taking classes to improve those skills. Being social and building a community is healthy (even for introverts). 

How to find a hobby

Millions of people, they say they are too busy to do hobbies – they don’t have the time or the energy – but there are low-energy options too! A hobby could be something one already does, but reframed. Need to take the dog for a walk every day? Some hiking boots will make it possible to start walking a little further – and now hiking is a hobby! When looking for ideas, here are some factors to consider:

• Purpose, not productivity: make the hobby something done for fun and not for the outcome or to be the best at it.
• Time: is there really not enough time or energy for a hobby? Looking at how one spends time can reveal a lot, and it might be possible to find time for hobbies if one ditchs being a couch potato. 
• What do you actually enjoy? This can be a difficult question for many; as children, we ran, played, did drawings, painted and read – but adults might have forgotten or not know what they like to do any more. 

Here are some possibilities:

Calligraphy 

For the type of person that collects notebooks, pens and other stationery, calligraphy has probably found its way onto their social media already. The great thing about calligraphy is that everyone starts out bad because it is an art. 

One can explore nibs, papers, colours, inks, textures and more. Buying a lower priced set to get started can give a good idea if it is something of interest. Calligraphy excellent for writing cards, beautiful notes and artwork too! 

Gaming

For a low-energy hobby, gaming could be the one! There’s no need for a PC setup to play; users can play thousands of games on their mobile phones.

So long as there’s an Internet connection, one can play games like HearthStone, Apex Legends Mobile, and more. For many, it’s best to make sure to get the bonuses and promotions to make the most of gaming, for example with Bonusfinder UK. 

Players can choose from more immersive games that will have them occupied for hours, or they can play short gaming sessions; unlike other hobbies, this one easily fits any lifestyle. 

Photography 

Almost all of us carry a camera with us all day long in the form of a mobile camera, which means those who choose this one don’t have to spend on a camera until they are more confident or know that this hobby is the right one. 

Newer mobile phones have cameras that easily compete with some DSLRs, and there are hundreds of apps to help edit photos to make them even more beautiful. 

There are many different types of photography to choose from, but a great place to start is nature. If there are nature parks nearby, heading out first thing in the morning before work or the day ahead can be a great time to take a few sunrise snaps. 

When one feels confident enough, or perhaps just wants to share, it’s time to put those photos on Instagram. 

Painting 

Anyone can bring a little colour into their life with painting! It doesn’t have to be serious, and there’s no need to create a masterpiece. Having fun with the colours is the idea, just to see what happens when one lets their mind and hands work without being bogged down with pressure to perform. 

Instead of buying lots of canvases and paints, hobbyist painters can arrange with a friend to both head to a paint-and-sip evening (there are alcohol-free options). In the ticket price, guests get guidance on completing their paintings, using all of the materials, a glass (sometimes two) of bubbles, and they will walk away with a beautiful piece of artwork. 

Masterclasses

What about making learning a hobby? Masterclass offers hundreds of different courses from professionals and experts in their field. Scriptwriters like Shonda Rhimes, chefs like Gordon Ramsey, and experts on the art of negotiation like Chris Voss. The world’s leading communication, conservation and science experts can teach users to see things through their eyes. 

Every day can be a learning day when one spends time a little differently. It’s not just a masterclass that can teach them, though; plenty of online learning establishments can help with gaining new skills. 

The next time it’s taken more than five minutes trying to find something to watch on Netflix, it’s an opportunity to ask: could the time be spent in a way that would make life happier? It’s time for a hobby! 

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