Starting a hobby takes commitment to get good at something, but it is never too late to learn, and it may be easier than you think. Learning a new hobby is a great form of self-care to feel able in making progress towards a controlled goal, and it also increases neural plasticity.
Most hobbies require changes to habits and routine, to make time for getting better at them. But have a growth mindset and be open to making mistakes, and the learning process. As adults don't always go out of their way to learn new things, hobbies allow for time to play and remember what it is like to be new at something.
Enjoy the ride, consider one of these easy and accessible hobbies that can be started today.
10 Workout Online
If you are trying to increase your time doing fitness, consider trying online workouts. Going to the gym is a cost both financially and economically, which can create mental blocks for making the time to workout.
Stay in shape by making time for exercise, and most of all find a form of working out that makes you feel empowered, strong and full of joy.
9 Meditation
Meditation is now an accessible habit due to the wide use of apps such as Headspace and Calm. Learning to meditate is all about being consistent, similar to working out, it is less about the amount of time and quality and more about doing it every day.
Make meditation a habit by setting an alarm to do it every day. This is a great hobby to get started on if you want to feel capable today as it only takes a few minutes from your day to dedicate to getting better at it.
8 Running
Does it feel like everyone around you is a runner? That isn't necessarily true, but the reason lots of people run is it doesn't take more than some decent shoes and time.
Anyone can be a runner because it is a sport that does not require fancy equipment, even formal training. To learn how to become a better runner skim some articles online about techniques for improving, but that is about it! Just like any other hobby, practice makes perfect.
7 Learn How To Cook
Cooking is arguably one of the most enjoyable hobbies because every time you give it a shot, there is a high reward. Learn to make your favorite recipes, you will even end up saving some funds by cutting down on eating out.
This is a hobby that anyone can start today thanks to the plethora of cooking tutorials and recipes available on social media. Check out The Recipe to find tonight's hobby.
6 Learn To Code
For those who want to make the jump into tech, but don't feel like they have the time, make it your hobby time.
You may be thinking, coding doesn't seem relaxing but try to reframe it as a brain exercise and learning a new skill. Plus, this is a hobby that can easily turn into a side gig and eventually a full-time job. There are various online training programs curated for female empowered learning in tech too!
5 Make Reading A Habit
Reading is also by far an accessible habit that you can start today. Make a book list and get on it. You can even involve friends and community through apps like GoodReads or social media bookclubs.
Becoming an avid reader opens up your perspectives, helps train focus and provides the exact mental escape that everyone needs for a few minutes a day.
4 Pick Up A Brain Stimulator
Taking up any hobby is good for neural plasticity because your brain is forming new neural pathways and firing in directions it hasn't before, but some hobbies engage the brain more than others.
Consider taking up Sudoku or a brain game, or even learning a new language in your free time to stimulate your brain. Even keeping the brain games light helps to sustain mental processes with aging.
3 Take Care Of Your Plants
For those serial plant killers out there, have you ever considered caring for plants to be a hobby? Many young people think of them more as decoration, but truthfully having indoor plants is taking on the responsibility of being an indoor gardener.
Make plant care time a hobby, and treat it as something that you can improve on. Simply making time to care for your plants will help them to stay alive longer and even thrive.
2 Practice Journaling
Journaling and self-reflection have many benefits for mental fitness, mindfulness and gaining skills in emotional regulation. Journaling is like a two-in-one for a hobby and self-care, especially because it is just for you and no one else.
Make just 5 minutes a day to write down your thoughts, and see where it takes you. Practicing every day will make your thoughts flow more easily.
1 Become A Makeup Artist
Okay maybe this hobby won't turn into a make-up artist side gig, but learn to do make-up for yourself. There are constantly new looks in the fashion world, and plenty of youtube tutorials to follow along with.
Look like a million bucks without spending it by making makeup tutorials your new hobby, there are also hair tutorials all over social media if braiding hair is more your thing.
