It’s been a recent goal of mine to broaden my horizons, finding new hobby ideas and really get started with them. I’ve noticed in the last few weeks, especially during this period of self-isolation, that when left alone for a few hours, and attempting to avoid work, that I end up feeling pretty lost. And from what I can tell, that seems to be a common feeling for lots of people. I love working but, after periods of burnout, I’ve realised the value in hobbies and relaxation.
And as I embark on this mission, I’ve decided to make something of a series of it on the blog so we can all do it together. The first post went up last week, where we discussed how to finding inspiration for new hobbies. Coming up with ideas is step two. So, I’ve got just over 150 ideas for you. Let’s brainstorm, shall we?
“Today is life-the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby. Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto.” – Dale Carnegie
Creative hobby ideas
- Writing
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
- Scripts
- Journalism
- Books
- Journalling
- Poetry
- Make YouTube videos
- Scrapbooking
- Cake decorating
- Play an instrument
- Learn to animate
- Art
- Drawing
- Painting
- Carpentry
- Sculpting
- Oragami
- Pottery
- Make your own…
- Candles
- Jewellery
- Models (planes, trains, etc)
- Graphic design
- Photography
- Videography
Physical hobby ideas
- Fishing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Motocross
- Running
- Mountain climbing
- Dancing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Golf
- Walking
- Football
- Rugby
- Orienteering
- Pilates
- Frisbee
- Basketball
- Scuba diving and snorkeling
- Hot air ballooning
- Skiing
- Laser tag
- Snowboarding
- Paragliding
- Baseball
- Horse riding
- Boating
- Barre
- Paintballing
- Cricket
- Volleyball
- Surfing
- Fencing
- Martial arts
- Boxing
- Darts
- Bouldering
- Gymnastics
- Driving
- Join the gym
- Weight-lifting
Performance hobby ideas
- Acting
- Comedy
- Circus acts
- Join a dance crew
- Start a band
- Learn to sing/rap
- Magic tricks
- Busking
- Teach your pet tricks
- Learn to play an instrument
- Join a choir
- Start your own podcast
- Join an improv group
- Public speaking
Learn to…
- Code
- Speak a language
- Knit/croquet
- Cook
- Bake
- Start a side hustle
- Start an Etsy or Ebay business
- Thrift
- Do tarot
- Garden
- Do impersonations
- Make cocktails
- Do DIY for your home
Things to research
- History
- Sport
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Science
- Nutrition
- Fashion
- Beauty
- Politics
- Nature
- Geography
- Literature
- Culture
- Astronomy
- Astrology
- The environment & being eco-friendly
- Veganism
Hobbies for the mind
- Board games
- Video games
- Card games
- Puzzles
- Jigsaws
- Brain teasers
- Crosswords
- Sudoku
- Meditation
- Reading
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
- Magazines
- Poetry
- Blogs
- Watch documentaries
Social hobbies
- Host LAN parties
- Start a social media page
- Go for adventures/road trips
- Play a team sport
- Attend local/community events
- Volunteer
- Fantasy sports
- Visit local parks
- Do challenges with your friends
- Camping
- Start a book club
- Go to garage sales (and get flipping!)
- Try restaurants
- Join a debate group
- Attend pub quizzes
- Go bowling
- Host dinner parties
Entertainment hobbies
- Watch TV
- Watch films
- Listen to music
- Collecting
- Visit the cinema
- Go to concerts/gigs
- See live sports
- Attend talks
- Go to the theatre
- Listen to podcasts
The list could go on and we could dig into every niche. But here’s some hobby ideas to get you started. What have I missed? And what are your hobbies? Let me know in the comments below!
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Find a hobby you love. Love, Ella-Rose xx
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