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Imagine yourself meeting your ideal partner for the first time. They approach you, you start talking. Then they ask, “What do you do for fun?” Would you honestly have anything interesting to talk about?
If your answer is no, then you definitely need to make a few changes!
It’s so awkward when you meet new people and they tell you about all the interesting things they do that you don’t. It makes you realize just how uneventful your life is.
So what do you do when you realize that you’re kinda….boring? You get a hobby of course!
There are many things a person’s hobbies can tell you about them. Connor the community boyfriend, for example, may like to spend his nights out with his ‘boys’. And your ride-or-die bestie may prefer to spend the day reading or sending you funny TikToks.
Either way, hobbies are important for building a person’s character and often come with numerous benefits.
Below are 7 of the best hobbies you should definitely consider starting at home this year!
What are the best hobbies to start at home in 2024
Painting
Listen, you don’t have to be Picasso to pick up a paintbrush. Painting is one of the most traditional and relaxing art forms and requires very little structure, or creativity to get started. This is especially true if you won’t be doing it professionally. If you’d like to free reign over your craft you can buy a paint kit with everything you’d need as a beginner on Amazon. If you’d like more direction, though, you can never go wrong with a paint-by-numbers set.
Reading
I 100% believe that books are the way to anyone’s heart. There’s just something so breathtaking about being submerged in another world! Other than being an excellent escape from reality, reading also comes with numerous benefits. They are also great conversation starters, so if you ever find yourself stuck in awkward silence, books are your go-to.
You don’t even have to read the books yourself, there are plenty of audiobook programs such as audible out there that allow you to listen to audio files for a small fee per month, so this option is also available if you’d prefer it.
Meditation
Meditation is one of the most popular practices around the world. Not only has it been praised for its medical benefits, but it’s also a great way to ‘disconnect’ from the world. It helps you to really centre yourself and get focused and ready for the day ahead. If you can spare five to ten minutes a day, I definitely recommend that you add this to your routine. And don’t worry, you don’t have to sit cross-legged with a rigid posture the entire time. Remember, meditation is about peace of mind, not routine or structure!
Origami
I don’t know what it is about Origami but I find it so fascinating! There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you’ve created something so intricate from a simple blank sheet of paper. And it’s so inexpensive too! There are numerous designs and projects to try, and all you need to do to get started is click any random YouTube video and work your way up from there. It’s a calming vaguely philosophical process that I promise you will never regret trying.
Journaling
Journaling is an excellent way to spend your time. Writing down your thoughts and feelings about your experiences is actually quite therapeutic. It helps you to bring clarity and articulation to your thoughts which can help you to become a better communicator. There are many journaling prompts out there to get you started and the best part is, regardless of how you go about it, your routine will always be flawless because there is never a right way to get started!
Learn a language
As someone who only speaks one language (kinda, I’m semi-fluent in French), I will acknowledge the irony of my saying this…however, you should definitely learn a new language! Being able to communicate with as many people as possible with definitely expand your network and may open you up to many different prospects.
Platforms like Duolingo and Babble are great beginner-friendly options that you can get started on immediately. Supplement that with platforms like Rocket Languages, italki, and Fluentu and you’ll be speaking like a native in no time!
Gardening
Gardening is the best hobby for you if love nature and like to enjoy fresh air and cultivating things. All this really takes is a few packets of seed, fertilizer and a few basic gardening tools. Once you have those and have done a little research, voila! You’ve found yourself a new hobby.
