It's enjoyable to learn a new skill or complete a project just for the fun of it- not for monetary value or other extrinsic values. Here are a list of hobbies I am trying with my spare time to try and be a better version of myself-- for me!
Pick up a book not because it's an assignment or because you feel like you have to, but because you WANT to!
Get Back into Reading!
Collect scraps from moments of your day and glue/tape them in a journal! Fun way to remember things without having to write a ton
Junk Journal!
Try out a new game- like the NYT crossoword, Wordle, SpellingBee
The Crossword — The New York Times
Embroidery or crocheting for beginners is a great new hobby I have learned
Embroidery Kits!
Learn a new game! Like cribbage!
Learn a New Game!
Reconnect with your body and run/hike/walk/bike to get moving!
Strava | Running, Cycling & Hiking
Create cute decor with air dry clay!
Sculpd | Pottery Reinvented
Make a blanket! Quilting, or even easier, tie blankets, can be meaningful projects to complete
Your First Quilt - Absolute Beginner Tutorial
This is time consuming, but truly unlocks another part of your brain.
Relearn or Try to Learn a New Instrument
Try and write advice, a poem, a short essay to scratch that creative side of your brain again! Substack is a great platform for this
Substack- A tool for Writing
Learn a skill that is a fun party trick/you can show off if you want!
Rubik's Cube or Other Fun Skills
Or start with house plants too- taking care of these guys are a valuable skill
Garden!
Even if you don't have generational recipes to learn from, sites like Allrecipes have plenty you can use/learn from
Try Cooking/Baking New Recipes
A fun skill to learn how to do to brigthen up your space
Flower Arranging
Even if there aren't many mountains or scenic places to hike, a good walk with a podcast is a great new way to pass the time!
