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If you’re bored with doing the same thing every day (sleep, wake up, go to work, go home, sleep, wake up and repeat), you might need a new hobby aside from constantly daydreaming about winning the lottery so you could quit your job. Having a hobby is beneficial to our mental health and believe it or not, it can also do wonders for your social life since it can also lead you to meet new people.
Don’t have an idea which new hobby to pursue? We’re here for you! Find below the list of hobbies you can pursue plus links to must-have items to get you started.
New Hobby: Painting
Even if you’re not Picasso, painting is still a great hobby. With a paint-by-numbers kit, you can fill in each section of the canvas with the corresponding paint number. Painting as a hobby gives you a creative outlet, and your finished canvases can make handmade gifts or home decor.
New Hobby: Collecting Puzzles
This hobby is twice the fun since you not only get to collect puzzles, but you also get to enjoy putting them together! It’s a great way to unwind and keep your mind sharp. After finishing the puzzle, you can even get it framed as wall art, showcasing it as your latest achievement! Puzzles range from 500 to 1000 pieces, so start with fewer pieces to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
New Hobby: Knitting
Knitting isn’t just for grandma anymore! This hobby is making a comeback, and for good reason. Not only does it allow you to create something you can use after, but it’s also cathartic, especially for those who are anxious, and always worrying about everything. It will help calm your busy mind and your hands busy.
New Hobby: Herb Gardening
During the pandemic, people turn to planting and gardening to keep themselves entertained (and sane!). If you’re looking for a hobby that is sustainable and potentially profitable, especially if you have a green thumb and it’s easy for you to propagate plants, why not try herb gardening? Planting herbs is a low-key activity that doesn’t need a lot of resources and space. You can start growing your own rosemary, mint, or basil right at your windowsill. You can even give them to your friends, particularly those who enjoy cooking their meals.
New Hobby: Calligraphy
If you’re a DIYer or love doing handmade things, why not try calligraphy as a new hobby? Again, this is a hobby that can be a side hustle in the future! Calligraphy is not a lost art since there are still many who appreciate the elegance of handwritten wedding invitations.
New Hobby: Playing the Ukulele
Aspiring musicians have picked ukulele as their instrument because it’s easier to learn with only four strings. It’s also portable and lightweight and you can play whenever boredom strikes or to pass the time. The ukulele is also more affordable compared to other instruments.
New Hobby: Pottery
Pottery is another hobby you can try if you don’t mind your hands getting dirty! Make your pots (duh!), mugs, bowls, trays, and other ceramics. You can even paint these creations after to give them more character. Start learning pottery now, and you won’t have any problems with Christmas gifts for family and friends.
New Hobby: Diamond Painting
Diamond painting is a fun and creative hobby, especially if you’ve enjoyed cross-stitching in the past. It’s similar to cross stitch, where you follow a pattern to create a design, but instead of using threads, you work with “diamonds” (of course, not the real ones). These colorful flat beads are placed on an adhesive canvas to complete the design.
New Hobby: Yoga
Go after endorphins in a more physical activity like yoga. If you think you don’t have any creative bones in your body and would rather start a different hobby, try yoga instead. This hobby will not only improve your mental health but also your physical well-being and help you be more flexible. Plus, joining a yoga class is a great way to meet new friends and connect with like-minded individuals.
New Hobby: Bread Making
A lot of people don’t want to try baking since it needs to be an exact science. But if you’re still looking for a new hobby, why not try to make bread instead? This is the type of hobby that’s satisfying once you have mastered it since you’d be eating delicious bread every time.
New Hobby: Bird Watching
If you want a hobby that will take you outdoors, get you plenty of exercise and a breath of fresh air, try bird watching. This is also an activity that you can do with the rest of your family, especially if you have little kids (bonus: it’s screen-free!). You can even make a competition out of it—whoever spots the most bird species wins!
Paint by Number Kit
This paint-by-number kit already comes in 6 packs of scenery and cityscapes. For its price, it’s already a steal. Get ready for some hours of a therapeutic hobby that’s perfect for stress release. You can even invite your friends for some wine and painting sessions.
Boss Dogs Jigsaw Puzzle
How cute is this puzzle of boss dogs? This 500-piece 20” x 20” puzzle is perfect for dog lovers who want to show their love and appreciation for their furry friends. Just make sure to keep them away while doing this puzzle, or you’ll end up missing a piece (or two!)
Knit Pocket Scarf Kit
This kit is perfect for complete beginners. It already includes everything that you will need to finish a 6.5” x 54” scarf. This kit comes with yarn, plastic knitting needles, sewing kit, embroidered patch and gift tag. This kit also has how-to videos and easy-to-follow illustrated instructions for those whose grandmas live in another state and no one is around to teach them.
Herb Gardening Kit
Grow your cilantro, chives, basil and parsley with this complete starter kit for growing your herbs! This kit comes with 4 burlap pots, seed packets, soil discs, plant markers, pruning shears and an instruction booklet.
Calligraphy Workbook
This spiral-bound calligraphy workbook for beginners is packed with guides and step-by-step instructions on hand lettering and modern calligraphy. You can practice with seven unique lettering styles (block lettering, cursive, handwriting) and ten alphabets. It also comes with a list of recommended tools to start your new calligraphy hobby.
Black Soprano Ukulele
Learn to play the ukulele. It’s the ideal ukulele for beginners since it comes with a bag, strap, picks, chord book and a beginner’s guide. There are also numerous video tutorials uploaded on YouTube to help you learn.
Home Pottery Kit
With this all-inclusive home pottery kit from the Pott’d store, you can immediately start your new hobby! The kit comes with 2x 1kg bags of air-dry clay (no need for a kiln!), sculpting tools, smoothing sponge, acrylic paints, gloss varnish and brushes.
Diamond Painting Kit
A fan of Van Gogh? Why not make the painter’s “Starry Night” your first diamond painting masterpiece? This diamond painting kit from the Niho-Jiuma store has all the tools you will need to finish the 30x40 cm/12×16 inches diamond art canvas
Bread Making Tools and Supplies
Make your bread using this bread-making kit. You only need to prepare the ingredients but all the tools you’ll need to make fresh artisan bread daily are included.
Binoculars with Smartphone Adapter and Tripod
These binoculars are perfect for those who want to start bird watching but do not want to invest that much in a hobby. For this price, it’s a bargain.
