Marné Amoguis shares her ideas for some fun hobbies
Having a hobby is a great way to spend your free time, helping you focus on doing what you love instead of worrying about tomorrow. Hobbies are beneficial for your physical and mental health and can make you perform better at work. Unfortunately, too many people don’t have a hobby because they feel like they don’t have enough time. Between working a full-time job, cooking for yourself, and running errands, it can feel like you really don’t have any time for yourself. Luckily, anyone can find a hobby, and you don’t need to dedicate too much time to one to benefit from it.
We’ve got you covered if you’re not sure which hobby is right for you. Here are fun hobbies to consider trying in 2022.
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Bullet Journaling
Bullet journaling can help you journal and stay organized without spending too much time writing in full sentences or feeling like you need every word to perfectly describe your day or tasks. While you can go out and buy a fancy notebook, all you need to start bullet journaling is a blank notebook and a writing utensil.
A bullet journal should consist of a few things, including your daily to-do list, notes, and events that you want to remember. Bullet journaling isn’t the exact same as journaling, but it can help you stay more organized in your daily life.
With a bullet journal, you can express your thoughts quickly and conveniently. Bullet journals can be simple or complex, depending on what you’re using them for. You can be more creative and experiment with different colors for different topics or layouts for extra days.
Writing
If bullet journaling is not for you, you can simply start writing. Even if you don’t want to be the next great author, writing is a great way to express your thoughts and feelings to improve your mental health and help you relax after a long day. You can write about just about anything, including things that are personal to you, or you can begin creative writing.
Painting
Like writing, painting is another creative way to express yourself. If you enjoy visuals, you can pick up a paint kit at any hobby store and begin painting anything you want. There are different types of paints, but you might want to start with acrylic, which is the easiest to move around on a canvas.
Meditation
Meditation is another great hobby that can improve your overall health and wellness. Meditation is a self-care exercise that can help you rejuvenate and focus. It can also help you destress after a long day, making it necessary for many people with busy schedules.
Camping
Spending time outdoors can help you become more self-sufficient while enjoying fresh air and hiking. There are many ways to go camping, including using a tent or renting an RV. You can find campgrounds with running water for showers and toilets or go camping in the wilderness.
Of course, you can always go camping alone, but it’s more fun to bring a friend or your pet. Dogs love spending time outdoors, so bringing them along on your adventures can help you bond; just remember to bring enough dog food and water!
Hiking
You don’t have to go camping to go on a hike. Instead of grabbing your tent, all you’ll need are a pair of hiking boots or running shoes, depending on where you’re going, to enjoy this outdoor activity. Hiking can help you stay fit without feeling like you’re doing an intense workout. Plus, if you find the right hiking spot, you can be rewarded with beautiful views the whole time.
Exercise
While working out might not seem like a hobby to you right now, it can quickly become an important part of your daily routine. Exercise as a hobby can help you fight weight gain and distress while improving your overall mood and general health. If you live a sedentary lifestyle, exercise might not seem like the most fun thing you can do with your time, but it will be worth it. Once you start getting into the habit of exercising, you’ll want to do it more often.
Dog Training
If you have a dog, you can make a hobby by teaching them tricks or doing behavioral training. Believe it or not, dogs like being trained because it tells them how to act in certain situations that can otherwise cause anxiety. For example, you can train your dog how to act around company, including not jumping on the guests, or teach them how to play nice with their other furry friends.
Of course, you can always keep it simple and train your dog using basic commands, which can set a great foundation for small dogs or dogs who have never been trained before.
Training also gives your dog something to think about, and thinking makes them tired. Mental stimulation is an integral part of raising a happy, healthy, and calm dog. Because training forces your pup to use their mind, they’ll feel more relaxed and sleepy at the end of the day.
Baking
Everyone loves eating delicious, sugary treats, but baking your desserts at home can make them even more enjoyable. Baking is a hobby that comes with an immediate reward; once you’re done baking, you get to eat your work. Once you’ve mastered the art of baking cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more, you can start learning how to decorate your treats.
Learning a New Language
Have you ever wanted to travel to a different country but were worried you wouldn’t be able to have a conversation with the locals? Learning a new language is a great way to train your brain while you learn how to communicate effectively with others. With tons of language apps available for download, you can learn a new language quickly and impress your friends and family at the next event.
Coffee or Tea Making
If you enjoy caffeine, you might enjoy becoming your own barista. There are many different coffee and tea recipes available online for you to start trying out as long as you have the right tools. Once you’ve mastered the art of lattes, you can stop going to coffee shops to save money by making your favorite caffeinated drinks at home.
If you already have a hobby, you can also then try to monetize it by checking out the wide variety of jobs on Jooble. Just enter your interests in the search bar and see what comes up!
What fun hobbies are you into?
Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Marné Amoguis holds a B.A in International Business from UC San Diego. She is a contributing writer at 365businesstips.com where she loves sharing her passion for digital marketing. Outside of writing, she loves traveling, playing music, and hiking.
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Nice list. For me, it’s writing/journaling and reading and discussing with open minded people. Can we add giving myself special treats to the list? Lolz.
I’m definitely trying 3 of those on the list. Cooking, baking and learning a new language. I’m also getting into making a ton of delicious mock tails for added inspiration.
Nice hobbies indeed. My husband started painting last year and he loves this new experience. I took up a musical instrument but I am only to find a place to play it now since we relocated. Learning a new language doesn’t feel like a hobby to me though, but I do know people who feel that way about the languages.
All of these are really good suggestions. I already do a lot of writing and also hiking. However, I would really love to try to learn another new language and also I must do more baking this year x
I meditate daily and enjoy hiking when possible. I also journal. However, never tried bullet journaling yet.
Nice. Cooking is a hobby I love that allows me to be very creative as well.
What an amazing job you’ve done with this article. Seriously. I loved it too much. My favorite things are Meditating, Camping, and learning a new language.
Those are great suggestions! I would love to paint. I have been to a few Paint Nites and I really enjoyed the experience!
This article came at a perfect time for me to read. In fact, I’m considering trying something new in my spare time. I’m a foodie, so I’m thinking about baking and making coffee or tea — I think it’ll be enjoyable! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Hiking please! It has been a while from the last time! A great activity to break the routine
Camping and hiking are my hobbies. I definitely need to take some time to meditate and be more creative though. It’s so easy to forget how great these are for your mental health.
Some of the activities in the list have been in my to do list for years. I guess I was too lazy to start doing it. Haha.. But I want to look into dog training to make the bond between me and my dog getting stronger. To learn a new language will be fun, too.
That’s a wonderful list of hobbies to try. I love to do journaling, painting , tea making meditation. But I would love to do more of hiking , camping and baking.
Loving the list of fun hobbies you mentioned. This year, I really want to get a hold on meditation. I explored some of it since last year and loving it. It has high potential to calm your mind. If we plan our day, we can invest time in different such amazing hobbies.
I’ve been doing some DIY projects and trying out some new exercise routines. Overall it’s been a productive week and hoping for more. Those are all wonderful ideas and will keep them all in mind.
A great round-up of hobbies and I am pleased to say I have tried all of them over the years apart from dog training as I don’t own one. I think meditation was a really useful one during the pandemic, an escape from everyday traumas.
I am always surprised that there are people who have to actively look for a hobby. I have several long-term hobbies, like climbing, writing, juggling, and learning languages. And then my short-term interests and projects are usually more than I can actually pursue. But you came up with a great list for people who want to try something new.
As someone who has several longterm hobbies (and often takes up new short term ones) I’m often surprised by how many people I know that claim to have none. As your post shows, there are so many great things to try, most of which stretch your creativity, or improve your fitness, or contribute to your mental wellbeing. I have just signed up with a Personal Trainer to come to my house once a week to try and improve my relationship with exercise. I’m also interesting in taking up painting!
I’d be keen to try painting or meditation. Learning to make tea or coffee is something I had not thought of, but am doing so now after reading this post.
I used to love to go camping. All of my cousins that I grew up with bought motor homes and they take their families camping, but that’s on my dad’s side. On my mom’s side, we don’t really, but I sure did love it!
I’ve been trying to get into bullet journaling for years. My oldest promised to teach me how to do it!
I love photography as a hobby. There are new subjects to photograph every season so there is always something beautiful to take pictures of.
I think it’s clever to reframe exercise as a hobby! Maybe I’ll enjoy it more! I have been thinking of improving my French for quite some time. Maybe 2022 is the year to do it!
I’m going to learn about dog training because I will need it in the future. Thank you for sharing!
Hhhhhmmm….I would really love to start meditating! It must be something really good….although, I haven’t tried it out before yet.
Ive started writing poems this year and it’s a great hobby. Along with journaling, it gives me relaxation and an opportunity to be creative.
So many fun activities to choose from! I tried learning a new language a few years ago, and I might do it again this year.
I am hoping to get a dog in the future. When I do, dog training is top of the list. That would be fun for both of us. Baking I do on occasion, I make a wide variety for family events.
I love all of these ideas! Hobbies are so important to help you keep balance in your life.
I have been trying to return to meditation after a very long hiatus. It’s been challenging getting back into the swing of things, but I know the patience and persistence will be well worth it in the long run.