Finding A Hobby – Helpful Tips For Finding The Perfect Fit
Do you remember all of the fun hobbies you loved as a kid? As we grow older, life gets busier, and creative endeavors often take a backseat, so naturally our list of hobbies tend to shrink.
But finding a hobby can be one of the most exciting journeys to embark on. Whether you’re looking for a way to simply pass the time, or you’re searching for more joy while you’re going through a challenging phase of life, hobbies can provide a meaningful escape.
Regardless of your reasons, the science is clear: hobbies can be an amazing way to boost your mood, relieve stress, and even improve your mental focus. It might even be the self care practice you didn’t know you needed.
In this post, I’ll share some tips for finding a hobby that is the perfect fit for you.
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Tips For Finding A New Hobby
Reflect On What Hobbies You Enjoyed As A Child
There are some things that stick with us throughout our life. While you may be a very different person now that you’re an adult, chances are that your hobbies as a kid will give you some sort of idea of what kinds of activities and crafts you favor.
- For instance, did you like to play with paper dolls as a child? Maybe you’d enjoy paper quilling or sewing clothes.
- Did you enjoy making macrame bracelets? Give jewelry making or embroidery a try.
- Were legos your thing? Maybe woodworking would be something you’d enjoy.
What Makes You Curious?
Do you find yourself interested in or drawn to a particular activity? Curiosity is usually a strong indicator of interest, and the more interested you are in something, the more inclined you’ll be to devoting time to developing that skill.
Consider How Much Time You Have To Devote To It
Hobbies can vary in the time they may require. It may be helpful to get a general understanding of the time it may require before committing.
Don’t get discouraged if you’re short on time! Even if you only have 15-30 minutes, there are plenty of hobbies that you can easily pick up and put down whenever they fit into your busy schedule.
How Do You Want To Feel?
Do you want to feel challenged or are you looking for a relaxing activity that requires less concentration?
The beauty of most hobbies is that you don’t necessarily have to become a master at them to reap the benefits. For some activities such as knitting and embroidery, there is a period of ramp up time to learn the basic skills, but once you’re comfortable with them, these crafts can be very meditative.
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Consider Your Space
Do you want a hobby that is easy to clean up and put away or are ok with one that gets a little messy?
Woodworking, soap making, and painting tend to be more messy than knitting, crocheting, or embroidery.
How much space do you have available?
For example, gardening will require a bit more space than reading or digital art.
Give It An Honest Effort
Some hobbies may be hard when you’re first learning. It can be easy to become discouraged when things don’t immediately work out, but sometimes the challenge is what keeps an endeavor interesting. Try to approach this new hobby as a form of play; and yes, that means not putting so much pressure on yourself!
Keep Exploring
If you’ve given it an honest go, and you’re not enjoying a particular craft, maybe it’s time to try something new. There’s nothing wrong with trying out multiple hobbies until you find the right fit.
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I hope you found these tips helpful. I wish you all the best in finding your next hobby. And thanks again to This Month’s Craft!
Amanda is a hand embroidery teacher and artist. With over 15 years of experience in the craft industry and embroidery, she owns and runs Crewel Ghoul, sharing accessible tutorials and patterns to help inspire fellow crafters to get creative. In addition to running this website, she teaches on Skillshare and Youtube.
