Top 10 HOBBY IDEAS

 

You may be busy everyday with your daily routine. It’s all about waking up, doing light exercise, making breakfast, working, making dinner and going to bed.

Life can become pretty monotonous if you find yourself stuck in a cycle. But you can’t go out everyday and maybe you don’t even have time to create your own little adventures.

And if you make plans with your friends, they don’t always work out because your friends may be busy doing something else. So whatever free time you have, why not try doing something productive and fun?

Here are the TOP 10 Hobby Ideas to consider taking up

1) Hiking

You may find walking long distances a bit of a chore but think of all the wonderful things you get to see when you walk down a trail. The city has its own beauty and advantages but nature can open your eyes to a whole new world.
You are bound to see new things that enrich your mind.
Besides, walking has its own benefits that will help improve your physical and mental health.

2) Dancing

Grooving to your favorite tunes is one thing, but have you considered actually learning new dance styles?
Learning how to dance can be a great physical activity while also generating happiness within you.
You can either learn dance at a class or check out some online videos.

3) Learn to play a musical instrument

We all have that one favorite song we love to hum but imagine being able to play that tune?
Learning how to play a musical instrument improves your cognitive and muscle memory too.
While there are many tutorials available online, consider joining a music class to get the hang of the instrument you want to play.

4) Handicraft

There’s nothing more satisfying than being able to create something by your hand.
Cross-stitching, knitting, crocheting need not be so complicated especially when there are kits available now that can help you create a design conveniently.
And then there are pottery wheel kits available too, for kids as well!
Indulging in a craft can keep you occupied for hours and give you the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands.

5) Gardening

Even if you don’t have a garden, you can still reap the benefits of gardening by buying flowerpots or plants and putting them up in your balcony. Or get an indoor plant and take care of it.
If however, you do have a balcony at least, you can try growing your own fruits, vegetables or flowers by buying seeds from a store or by collecting and drying seeds from vegetables and fruits.

6) Artwork

Learning how to paint or draw can be extremely gratifying. Also, it is a skill that will help improve your motor skills. While there are many art classes available, you will need to practice every day in order to improve your skills.

7) Baking

Craving a slice of cake or a cookie? You may find shopping for baked goods more convenient, but have you tried baking them yourselves?

One of the advantages of baking something yourself is that you get to adjust the amount of sugar, salt or any other ingredient, all by yourself.

There are several websites dedicated to the art of cooking and baking which means you can find recipes to suit your diet as well.

Even if you are allergic to a food item, you can find a recipe online that will help you bake your favorite dish without it.

8) Photography

Photography used to be a complicated activity for non-professional photographers. We had to lug around cameras and tripods to get the perfect shot.

Smartphones have made photography a little easier. Consider investing in a smart phone that has a good camera if you want to take up photography.

After that, the world is your oyster. Take photos of anything that catches your eye and find an audience on your social media accounts.

9) Learn self-defense

This is an important skill that everyone should learn. You will no longer fear walking alone at night if you know you can protect yourself. There are several online tutorials where you can find basic self-defense techniques if you can’t find a class in your locality.

10) Learn a new language

When you learn a new language, you also learn about another country’s culture. Being able to converse and understand a new language can open more opportunities for you but it can also improve your memory and enhance your creativity skills.
Learning new languages also gives you the advantage of making friends from around the globe and make connections.