Hey folks,
I have been trying to find some new hobbies to keep my anxiety/depression at bay. It seems, however, that my mind is not creative enough to find interesting things to do. So, I come to you to ask: What are your hobbies? Why do you like them?
Here are the things I’ve tried:
- Going to the gym (This is more of a habit than a hobby nowadays)
- Gaming (I’ve been getting less and less out of it as I get older)
- Bouldering (It’s fun, but not without a group of friends)
- TTRPG (I can’t seem to find a steady group or one online, but otherwise, it’s very enjoyable)
- Learning a new instrument (I started playing the guitar and I love it)
- Philosophy (Is that a hobby? I enjoy reading and reflecting on it)
So, folks, what are your favorite pastimes?
Thanks :)
I have nine planted aquariums in my living room.
I’m also into gaming, when I have a few minutes.
I’m full-time carer to a 73-year-old man and two autistic offspring who are in their 20s. So besides that and the aquariums, I’m lucky I have time to breathe.
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doodling (it’s both creative and a kind of meditation)
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reading (physical books, usually before going to sleep)
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playing bass (6 strings is too many)
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TTRPG (preferably always in person)
My hobby is collecting hobbies. If I listed all of the ones I pick up and put down I’d be here all day, so here are the most consistent ones:
- Gundam model kits
- Postcrossing and snail mail swapping
- Crochet
- Learning Japanese (for a combination of pop culture appreciation and keeping my brain sharp)
Gardening / container gardening. I like being able to wake up, go water some plants, and over time they get bigger and bigger. And then eat them. :) I’ve been having a bit of a rough time since we moved - I’ve not figured out the best place to put the plants yet. Even still I’ve gotten some tomatoes, a bunch of lettuce, and the start of two catnip bushes for the local cats. We also converted one of our flower beds into a wildflower garden and that’s really nice.
My main hobbies are baking, reading, and video games. I love looking up recipes and combining parts of that recipe and techniques I learned from other places. I enjoy baking because it is so scientific and I can experiment and see what turns out well.
For books, well I have ADHD and have a hard time focusing. so I listen to audiobooks when I drive or clean my apartment. I’m a big fantasy nerd and am very into Brandon Sanderson specifically.
Other than that I tend to cycle through artistic hobbies and have accumulated quite a lot of art supplies. l
