Find your ideal hobby with this one tip
It’s all well and good to suggest finding a hobby to enjoy in your spare time, but what if you actually have no clue what hobbies might interest you?
Try out our simple concept below to give you a starting point.
Think about what you loved doing as a kid. What activities did you do where you could just lose yourself for hours?
From there, you can see if you can see some common themes or ideas for how you could potentially extend on them to find a hobby to enjoy now.
I loved writing stories
You could look into a community college creative writing course, or even an online course. Why not enter an amateur writers competition, or go on a weekend away to brush up on your skills for writing fiction. If you are good at spelling and grammar you could also investigate opportunities to work as a proofreader.
I loved playing shops
Why not be a mystery shopper and get paid to window shop. You could also volunteer in a charity shop and you might enjoy sorting through the donations. You could start your own market stall if you have something that you could potentially sell to the masses.
I loved being a little chef in the kitchen
Why not try a cooking course? It could be a one-day course to brush up on your baking skills (scones, anyone?) or a weekly class where you learn all about a new cuisine like Indian, or a particular cooking skill such as cake decorating.
I loved colouring in
There is a whole new world of colouring books available for adults now. Visit any bookshop and you will find a whole new genre. Grab some good quality pencils and lose yourself for hours. You can even get some fun themed colouring in books such as The Dr Who Coloring Book or The Sweary Coloring Book For Adults.
I loved climbing trees
Find a local indoor rock-climbing centre and see if it still floats your boat. Or there might even be an outdoor abseiling course you could take part in.
I loved reading books
Why not join (or start) a book club? It could be general fiction, or you might get more interest by focusing on a particular niche such as science fiction or romance.
I loved drawing pictures
Nearly every town has art classes available for any level. It could be a one-day course or a weekly one, depending on your interest. Classes might include portraits, watercolour, working with charcoal, still life – anything goes.
I loved running around
Why not consider getting back into running, if it has fallen by the wayside? You could start a running club, or even sign up to a 5km fun run as a way to motivate you to train.
I loved watching movies
You could get work as a movie reviewer, or start a blog about films if you are interested in a particularly niche genre.
I loved making plays
You could try a production course, where they teach you the basics of how to edit your own footage into short films
I loved swimming
Get out and about in the great outdoors and enjoy the ocean, rock pools, or indoor pools to swim in. Join an aqua aerobics class, become a swim school teacher, or even try your hand at synchronised swimming.
I loved playing in the park
There are so many great nature trails and walks to enjoy, whether it’s on your own or with a group. Many walking groups venture into interesting areas such as rainforests or mountain treks.
I loved riding my bike
Many towns have terrific bike tracks available, so go out and explore your local area. You can also hire bikes from many tourist spots, so grab a map and use your bike to find a hard to reach beach on your next weekend away. Many gyms also offer spin classes, where an instructor guides you through a 45 minute fitness class on a stationary bike.
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