Are you tired of looking for alternatives to relieve tension? Do you spend too much time on your cell phone and social networks? Partiu looked for 15 ideas for you to find or rediscover a pleasurable activity.
How many times have you found yourself thinking how fast time is passing? That the year is half over and you haven’t put into practice anything or almost anything you set out to do? How many times have you gone to bed stressed because you’ve received so much information that has left you feeling so lost and has taken your focus away from what you should be doing?
Never has there been such a huge volume of information to consume. We haven’t been taught how to filter it in a practical way. And this only makes us lose focus of our day-to-day tasks and goals.
The consequence is an increasingly stressed and sick society. Silent, psychosomatic and often paralyzing illnesses.
Articles with ideas and suggestions for changing habits are all over the media and social networks. Never before have so many self-help books been sold. And all of this is a reflection of what people really need: paths, ideas, methods to help them get back on their feet, filter information, create healthy habits, take back the reins of their own lives.
Finding peace in something totally out of the ordinary
Many people talk about meditation techniques to find this balance. And yes, it’s an excellent idea and a very healthy and valid practice. But what has been forgotten over time and could be the trigger for taking back the reins is adopting one or more hobbies.
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And if we’re talking about a hobby, we’re also talking about the spirit of the Departed and our movement: the relentless pursuit of happy moments and a lighter life.
1. Photography
Anyone who loves a photo or nostalgia can find joy in learning how to capture images. The interesting thing is that it’s even possible to specialize in one type of photography: landscape, architecture, food, animals, portraits of people, parties, weddings… The possibilities are endless!
You can also specialize in photo restoration, album assembly and development. You can also organize personal photos, develop and arrange them.
2. Music
Learning a musical instrument can be very motivating and challenging. If you already know one, you can learn another or even play again what you already know. With the internet, you can even learn from free videos. And if you like music but don’t enjoy playing, have you ever thought about creating musical instruments? Yes, there is such a possibility!
3. Fishing
This is a hobby that can be very enjoyable and there are many books on techniques and equipment. And a simple trip to the fishing tackle store can be great fun.
4. Cards and games
Who said adults don’t play? They do! And it’s excellent for relieving tension. Some even say it’s an exercise for the “gray matter”. Bring back the games you used to play, such as War, Monopoly, Detective, Face to Face, Chess, Checkers and Board Games in general, Memory Games, Crossword Puzzles, Pastimes, Card Games, among others. If you don’t have company, try the unbeatable solitaire game!
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5. Breeding animals
Raise pets: cats, dogs, hamsters and even other country animals, if you have the space. As well as being excellent company, they’ll force you to get out of front of the screen or off the sofa for day-to-day care, such as walks, water changes, etc. And if you like, you can read up on training and specific care…
6. Video production and editing
Just like photography, producing and editing videos can be an extremely relaxing and enjoyable experience. You can edit that travel video, organize the videos on your phone, relive moments and eternalize them.
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In addition, you can take a specific topic that interests you and that you’ve mastered and produce related videos. It could be a lesson, a step-by-step, a news report, interviews, questions and answers…
7. Gardening
Being close to nature has never been as pleasant as it has been recently. At least one person you know commented on how much they wanted to live in the countryside, away from the big city, when this whole pandemic mess started. Didn’t they? Some people didn’t even wait and moved.
Some had to be locked in an apartment to understand the energy that nature and plants can transmit to us.
But if you can’t make the move, you can bring it closer in some way and even turn it into a hobby.
Gardening can be an extremely enjoyable and relaxing time. And even if you don’t have the space, take care of a few potted plants. Create a small vertical spice garden on your balcony. Invest in succulents.
The literature is also vast and there is a lot of free material on the internet too.
8. Collecting
Collecting can be an incredible hobby with endless possibilities. Find something that brings back good memories, that appeals to the eye and warms the heart. It can be a collection of vinyl records, stamps, key rings, magnets, beer cans, old money, cars, miniatures, old comics, etc.
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For sure, some object brings back good memories and attracts the eye. Discussing it with family, friends and work colleagues can be an excellent way of exchanging and acquiring items. And, of course, to get away from the TV news, which is the same every day.
9. Writing
Writing has always been an excellent strategy for putting down on paper what is stored in your head and heart.
The practice can be as simple as a diary, but it can also be as specific as a book or a blog on an important or specialized subject of interest to the person.
The habit of writing ends up leading to another very important habit, which is reading. Writing requires research, reading and learning new subjects. It’s undoubtedly a productive and enriching time.
10. Learning a new language
Always wanted to speak a language? What are you waiting for? We’ve never had so much information on the internet, online classes, teaching materials, texts, apps, etc. at our fingertips.
Learning a language will lead to getting to know another culture, doing research and even planning a dream trip when it’s all over.
11. Restoring furniture
Do you like to see a before and after? A makeover? Restore that old table, that old chest of drawers. Look for techniques, step-by-steps, materials… Talk to friends, exchange ideas with people who also like to take a chance on these activities.
12. Programming
The fact that computers and the internet have become unavoidable is indisputable. But nowadays, learning to program can even add to your CV in the future.
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As well as learning something new, this hobby offers endless possibilities. And although it may seem far removed from reality, the first steps are now taught to children in some schools.
13. Discovering a gift in the kitchen
One of the classic hobbies is learning to cook. During the pandemic, many people were forced or motivated to take a chance in the kitchen.
The habit can become an excellent hobby. And it can be specific to some type of food, such as making bread, cakes, typical dishes, desserts and sweets, sauces, low carb foods, etc. In other words, an infinite number of options.
14. Find a pleasurable physical exercise
And if we’re talking about classic hobbies, we can’t help but mention physical exercise. It may seem silly to call exercise a hobby when everyone says it’s mandatory to include it in your routine.
But what is never mentioned is that it is possible to find a specific exercise that can be done as a hobby. Examples? Mountain biking, hiking, rollerblading, cycling or skateboarding, surfing, yoga… And there are also those that can be done in excellent company, such as: retrieving that old shuttlecock from childhood, badminton, frisbee, etc.
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Physical exercise as a hobby doesn’t necessarily have to have an appointment, frequency, obligation, goals… We leave this to our regular exercise. Exercise as a hobby can be done at the weekend, with a group of friends, while chatting and getting distracted.
15. Handicrafts
And finally, the classic of classics: handicrafts. And then the questions arise: but I have no skill, no gift, no patience. And what we ask is: have you tried?
Crafts can be so many things: from classic freehand drawing and painting to cutting and sewing, embroidery, crochet, technical drawing, oil painting, watercolors, lettering, scrapbooking, decoupage, handmade stationery, folding/Origami, Patchwork, wood crafts, recyclable waste crafts, ceramic crafts… In short, just take a chance!
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