We all have different hobbies… reading, cycling, collecting stamps, and traveling so and so. They can be indoor activities or outdoor activities. Whatever it is being occupied with your hobby supports you to relax your mind and to maintain your mental health with eventually stabilizes your physical health. At present people find a lack of time to focus on their hobbies. Moreover, in the current digitalized world, most of the hobbies have also become digitized.
For instance, people read online books instead of physical books, and instead of playing board games such as chess or Ludo physically, they have started to play them online. In a way, it can be good, but can you never get the same feeling enjoying the fragrance of a new book while sipping a freshly brewed coffee…? Yeah, you obviously can have a cup of coffee while reading an e-book but it’s not the same…
These days the whole world is suffering from COVID – 19 crises. Many lives have been lost the economies are about to fall into a recession… but in a way, this has given us a chance to take a hike from our hasty routines and slow things down. And this is a wonderful opportunity to focus on your hobbies and enjoy your lives just like the early days. Here are some hobbies that you can try out during this lockdown period while staying at home…
Knitting :
This activity is very popular among our grandmothers who are very specialized in this. But it is not only for the grandmas. If you have a pair of needles and some yarn and if you have the skill to do it you can create a fabulous and comfy hat or a blanket.
Cooking :
If you are a foodie and loves to try out new food, here’s an idea for you. It’s okay that you cannot go out to explore new recipes. Why don’t you try them out at your home with your family members? You can get the recipes through recipe books or even through the internet. It always feels amazing and fun to cut, chop sauté’ add the ingredients and prepare the dish whilst enjoying the amazing aromas rather than just eating it.
Scrapbook your special moments :
We all have tiny moments that we enjoy. Parties, hangouts, movies, day outs, and many more… Save something for these special moments and make a scrapbook. You can add a movie stub, invitation even a photograph into this. This will be an amazing way to relive all your lovely moments and also you can use this to fix up your mood when you are having a rough day.
Painting :
Use this time to add some colors to canvas and also to your life. Give life to the paint brushes that were packed in a box in your basement. Make your mind wander and do the magic. You can even share your works with your friends and even make some money out of it by selling them.
Reading :
Reading is one of the best therapies to soothe your stressed mind. If you want to escape from the real world and wander in the world of imagination, the best thing to do is disappear with a book. Or else you can read an autobiography of your famous people.
Hand Lettering :
If you are a kid in 90s’ then you know what Pen Pal is. This was very popular and an amazing way to make friends beyond the local boundaries. Even writing letters to your loved ones is a great way to get connected. Just imagine you have received a lengthy letter in a beautiful paper with hand written fonts and reading it is much more relaxing rather than reading a text message. I know it takes time to receive a letter, but it’s worth to wait plus it will help you to increase your writing skills.
Gardening :
I have seen gardens that look like magical lands that are filled with colorful flowers with amazing fragrances. Gardening does not mean planting only flowers. You can plant even vegetables, fruits and even herbs and spices. There are many interesting gardening methods such as raised beds, back to Eden, and if you are having a limited space, then you can even try out a method such as a square foot garden. Moreover, this is a wonderful way to make some money while enjoying your leisure time.
Bead work :
Here is a cool idea if you are passionate about colorful jewelry. You can customize and design your own bead jewelry set. But you need to have the creative skills, good eyesight and a bit of patience. You can get started if you have some thread, colorful beads and a couple of needles. You can get plenty of ideas if you can surf the internet a bit and can create key chains, pendants and many more… how would you feel when you gift your handmade pendant to your mother on Mother’s day or a lovely key chain to your lover for his birthday that are cherished with beauty embedded with love…?
Paper crafts :
This hobby is an inexpensive, creative and an easy hobby that anyone can try out. If you find interesting on paper Quilling or origami this hobby is ideal for you. And also if you are a person who lives around kids this can be an interesting way that you can get connected with them while relaxing your mind.
Card making :
If you are a person who thinks out of the box, then here is a great idea to cultivate your tremendous imaginations. You can make handmade cards for special occasions such as Birthdays, Mother’s day, Valentine’s Day, Teacher’s day, Anniversary etc.
Bullet journaling :
If you are someone who is interested in maintain a diary, but want to do it in a much more creative manner then you can have bullet journaling as your hobbies. There is no right or wrong method to do it. You have the freedom to decide what to do and how to do. You can include pictures, token, any other thing. You can have the topics, pages and sentences as per your desire.
Step out of the digital world that you are living. Enjoy the real moments and cherish your laughter with your loved ones. Give a break to your rushed daily routine and enjoy your hobbies to its fullest.
