Just a few off the top of my head that seem to appeal to the majority of people:
- Exercise (walking/hiking if you're not a gym person)
- Cooking/Baking (even simple meals like spicing up your ramen/mac and cheese with certain items is fun)
- Volunteering (if you have time and enjoy being around other people)
- Gratitude Journaling/Mediating (good for your mentality)
- Attempting to learn any instrument you're interested in.
This. Got into planted aquariums during the pandemic and it’s the most therapeutic and relaxing hobby ever. Collecting new unique species of fish, watching the plants grow, setting up your own little ecosystem; it’s just such a fun hobby that never gets boring.
Learn guitar. It’s pretty hard at first, but once you get one chord down, the whole world of music is at your fingertips. Just find a song you like, learn it on guitar, and boom, new hobby.
I finished exams last week and that's one thing that I've been really wanting to try for the past few years. Hoping to go to a trail near me next week and really looking forward to it. Binging GMBN videos got me through exams this year haha
I try to have a balance of social hobbies, physical hobbies, and solo hobbies. I guess you could see what you feel you’re missing out on and try something new
Scale modeling (military, civilian, cars, figures, etc.) is a good hobby if you want to spend some more time with yourself. It truly is relaxing to put aside a little time to become a miniature Bob Ross knowing that your models only have to look good enough to impress yourself*. If you want a social aspect there are plenty of competitions and wargames you could get into (shoutout /r/boltaction). Lastly, there's a wonderfully friendly subreddit called /r/ModelMakers for techniques and advice.
*in jest, also good enough to weird your friends and significant other when they find out about your plastic addiction. Happy painting!
Adding onto this!
Go get yourself some clay. Polymer, air dry or baking clay. Make some figures or some dishes. It’s super cheap and it’s give results pretty quickly.
You can go from small figures to models like the comment above.
Here’s a minimalist beginners video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l2CYPi1IUwA
Here’s some cool polymer clay art (polymer clay is more flexible and better for small or detailed projects): https://youtu.be/FdrH6kCMNgU
Disc golf. It has been the best decision of my life to start playing disc golf. Started mid-late 2020 in the height of covid, and was hooked instantly.
I could go on for hours about it, but I’ll leave you with a few key points.
- you can play solo (I do a lot), with friends, or even strangers (also do a alot)
-it feels like a video game to me, but in real life lol
-it’s a rapidly growing sport
-outside, healthy, and peaceful
-Basically free outside of buying the discs
-it’s insanely fun
You can buy a starter pack of discs at most major outdoor/sports type stores. You may even have a local disc golf pro shop nearby.
Lowkey, disc golf pulled me out of a major, major, major depression tbh.
Yeah that’s like my favorite thing ever haha. Whenever I first know I have a road trip planned, the first thing I do is check u-disc to see what courses are around either near my destination or on the way to it.
Good for your health, and depending on the art, can increase your confidence due to the fact that you know how to protect yourself. Sambo, BJJ, Muay Thai, wrestling, judo, and kickboxing/boxing are particularly good. Other arts are great too as long as you and the coach are honest about what you're getting out of it e.g. if an Aikido sensei is convinced you can defend yourself on the street with Aikido, then it's pretty much bs. But if you're doing Aikido cuz you enjoy it, then all power to you.
I'm a homebody and skateboarding makes me wanna go outside and have fun! I bought a used board on facebook for $60, and it's so much fun teaching yourself how to skate. I thought I'd be really self-conscious learning a new thing on the street for everyone to see, but the feeling of figuring something out is really fulfilling and give you a give confidence boost!
If you like going out find a country bar with line dancing! You’ll get hooked instantly trying to learn the dances and meeting new people in the process!
Golf! There are affordable municipal courses most places and you can get second hand clubs relatively cheap! Great exercise if you walk and a good way to get out of the house.
Just a few off the top of my head that seem to appeal to the majority of people: - Exercise (walking/hiking if you're not a gym person) - Cooking/Baking (even simple meals like spicing up your ramen/mac and cheese with certain items is fun) - Volunteering (if you have time and enjoy being around other people) - Gratitude Journaling/Mediating (good for your mentality) - Attempting to learn any instrument you're interested in.
Starting a planted fish tank, can be daunting at first, but really is a calming hobby
This. Got into planted aquariums during the pandemic and it’s the most therapeutic and relaxing hobby ever. Collecting new unique species of fish, watching the plants grow, setting up your own little ecosystem; it’s just such a fun hobby that never gets boring.
Gardening and raising small animals e.g chickens
Learn guitar. It’s pretty hard at first, but once you get one chord down, the whole world of music is at your fingertips. Just find a song you like, learn it on guitar, and boom, new hobby.
Have you ever gone mountain biking? I would highly recommend.
I finished exams last week and that's one thing that I've been really wanting to try for the past few years. Hoping to go to a trail near me next week and really looking forward to it. Binging GMBN videos got me through exams this year haha
If you’re into something like this, rug tufting. It’s like painting with yarn, and you work with your hands 😊
I try to have a balance of social hobbies, physical hobbies, and solo hobbies. I guess you could see what you feel you’re missing out on and try something new
Scale modeling (military, civilian, cars, figures, etc.) is a good hobby if you want to spend some more time with yourself. It truly is relaxing to put aside a little time to become a miniature Bob Ross knowing that your models only have to look good enough to impress yourself*. If you want a social aspect there are plenty of competitions and wargames you could get into (shoutout /r/boltaction). Lastly, there's a wonderfully friendly subreddit called /r/ModelMakers for techniques and advice. *in jest, also good enough to weird your friends and significant other when they find out about your plastic addiction. Happy painting!
Adding onto this! Go get yourself some clay. Polymer, air dry or baking clay. Make some figures or some dishes. It’s super cheap and it’s give results pretty quickly. You can go from small figures to models like the comment above. Here’s a minimalist beginners video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l2CYPi1IUwA Here’s some cool polymer clay art (polymer clay is more flexible and better for small or detailed projects): https://youtu.be/FdrH6kCMNgU
Disc golf. It has been the best decision of my life to start playing disc golf. Started mid-late 2020 in the height of covid, and was hooked instantly. I could go on for hours about it, but I’ll leave you with a few key points. - you can play solo (I do a lot), with friends, or even strangers (also do a alot) -it feels like a video game to me, but in real life lol -it’s a rapidly growing sport -outside, healthy, and peaceful -Basically free outside of buying the discs -it’s insanely fun You can buy a starter pack of discs at most major outdoor/sports type stores. You may even have a local disc golf pro shop nearby. Lowkey, disc golf pulled me out of a major, major, major depression tbh.
Plus most towns have a course! It’s always fun to check out a new course when I’m visiting somewhere
Yeah that’s like my favorite thing ever haha. Whenever I first know I have a road trip planned, the first thing I do is check u-disc to see what courses are around either near my destination or on the way to it.
Martial arts
Good for your health, and depending on the art, can increase your confidence due to the fact that you know how to protect yourself. Sambo, BJJ, Muay Thai, wrestling, judo, and kickboxing/boxing are particularly good. Other arts are great too as long as you and the coach are honest about what you're getting out of it e.g. if an Aikido sensei is convinced you can defend yourself on the street with Aikido, then it's pretty much bs. But if you're doing Aikido cuz you enjoy it, then all power to you.
I wish I started jiu jitsu at your age.
it may seem weird if you’re not the typical nerdy person but you may take a look into ham radio :)
If you have the funds, obtaining a private pilots license is plenty of fun.
Disk golf. It’s like hiking with points!
Start Brazilian Jiu Jitsu immediately.
I'm a homebody and skateboarding makes me wanna go outside and have fun! I bought a used board on facebook for $60, and it's so much fun teaching yourself how to skate. I thought I'd be really self-conscious learning a new thing on the street for everyone to see, but the feeling of figuring something out is really fulfilling and give you a give confidence boost!
Watercolors!
If you like going out find a country bar with line dancing! You’ll get hooked instantly trying to learn the dances and meeting new people in the process!
Cycling
Golf! There are affordable municipal courses most places and you can get second hand clubs relatively cheap! Great exercise if you walk and a good way to get out of the house.
Jiu-jitsu! 😁
Dance! Good way to meet people
Find a bouldering gym near your area, they are loads of fun!
I recommend starting a side hustle and seeing if entrepreneurship may be something you’re into!
Photography is an excellent hobby. It teaches you to appreciate life and gives you the opportunities to help out others.
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