Did you binge-watched everything that could be watched on Netflix? Do you feel like boredom is going to make you want to cut your own bangs? Well, put the scissors down because I might have some better things you can do.
10 INTERESTING HOBBIES TO GET YOU THROUGH SOCIAL DISTANCING
PAINT & DRAW
When was the last time you picked up a brush or pencil and drew something, anything? Having an artistic indoor hobby, like painting or drawing, keeps your thoughts sharp and may increase your overall quality of living. Most of us are under stress and pressure the majority of the time.
Discovering an emotional relief like painting and drawing provides your mind time to relax and allow all of the problems that add up to go away. When you produce something wonderful through painting, it spurs the artistic mind while reducing mental tension. A low-stress level guides you to a better, wholesomer lifestyle and helps enhance overall mental well-being.
TRY A NEW HAIRSTYLE OR MAKEUP LOOK
Social distancing means that we are spending most of our time inside our homes. That can lead us to just stay in our PJs for the whole day and rock the bed hairstyle. This is not good for your mental or physical health. Just because you are not leaving your home for work or any other social activity, it doesn't mean that you can't try out new hairstyles or experiment with your makeup.
WRITE A STORY
Do you enjoy creating stories but never actually had time to completely dive into it? Well, now is the right time. Writing will not only make your time pass by quicker but it will also reduce tension. It is a great way to empty your mind off all the unnecessary and important things in one notebook. When you capture everything that comes to it is easier to defeat the pressure that causes negative thoughts and emotions.
Writing and telling your story produces excitement and relief. You will be more productive and get that feeling of accomplishment. Writing poems, short stories, novels or a roman is a great way to release your creativity but also to just have fun while you are socially distancing at home. If you always loved literature then this is probably the best indoor hobby for you.
TRY WORKOUT CHALLENGES
Want to feel healthier, and have more strength? Just take on a workout challenge. The health advantages of consistent movement and physical activity are difficult to neglect. Everyone profits from working out. Now more than ever it is easier to have a proper workout at home. With YouTube videos and fitness apps you can stay fit and healthy even while social distancing. There are a lot of workout challenges you can start and get your body moving.
Workout challenges are great as they make you work out regularly and they make it fun. Do you need emotional support? A workout session or a simple walk can help you. Physical movement stimulates different brain substances that may leave you feeling better, more carefree, and less worried. You will probably also feel better regarding your look and when you work out frequently, which can increase your self-esteem and improve your self-confidence.
HAVE AN AT-HOME PHOTOSHOOT
Do you enjoy photography? With Instagram and other social media, the limits of photography rose. Nowadays you don't need an expensive camera, model or a studio. You can create beautiful photographs with your smartphone, you as a model, and your home as a studio. Photography catches intimate communication that would otherwise be forgotten forever.
If you don't know where to start there are a lot of sources you can find online. There are even online photography classes you can take and improve your photography skills. This is a great indoor hobby to have as you can capture different moments and emotions while you are staying away from social activities.
BULLET JOURNAL
Have you tried bullet journaling? I'm sure that you are familiar with the whole concept. It may seem like a time-consuming activity but once you get a hang of it, it is quite interesting. The bullet journal method helps you to connect various organizational mechanisms into 1 easy-to-use source.
Rather than suffocating your working area with sticky notes, keeping a record of meetings in your online scheduler, and setting everyday reminders on your smartphone, all of these things are combined into one arranged tour. If you always wanted to try it but felt intimidated now is the right time to turn bullet journal into your hobby.
MAKE A CANDLE
If you’re into interior design, you are familiar that DIY projects are a common option for designing house decoration that’s pretty and different. Although DIY projects are fun, it can be hard to find one that’s enjoyable and easy. Is it just me or does it seem like everyone is making candles at home?
I've seen some gorgeous ones on Instagram. I must say I was positively surprised when I saw that candle-making became a thing. Candles are customizable, classically attractive and it seems quite simple to make. There are a lot of tutorials online that can help you make your first candle. Here is a candle-making kit you can get to start your new indoor hobby.
TRY AT HOME POTTERY
Making ceramics at home is a pleasant activity that everyone can enjoy. Whether you want to begin creating pottery as a hobby or professionally. For making ceramics at home you need to get the proper supplies and tools. It may seem like you need to spend a lot of money to do pottery at home but that is not completely true.
If you are doing pottery just as an at-home hobby then clay and a few other tools that will help you get the desired shape are enough. You can find a lot of videos on how to make ceramics at home without a pottery wheel and other equipment. Some even made that a profession and now own their pottery small business.
LEARN A LANGUAGE
Is there any language you always wanted to start learning but never did? Why not make it a hobby? Depending on how much time and effort you spend on learning, you may even be able to hold a simple conversation in just a few months. The amazing thing is that you can find free books, e-books, podcasts, videos all related to the language that you desire to learn.
You can access all of it while you are staying at home. There are a lot of different apps that connect people from all around the world to help each other. Having a conversation with a native speaker is one of the best ways to learn the language. If you need motivation just imagine traveling to that language-speaking country.
ADULT COLORING BOOKS
The adult coloring book has spread through the world. With the many well-being benefits of coloring for grown-ups, it might be time to pick up the pastels, colored pencils, and pens! This is a nice hobby to do when you have free time but don't feel like painting something yourself. Coloring can decrease the anxiety core of your brain. It produces the same sensation as meditating by decreasing the thoughts of disturbed consciousness.
Did you start any new hobbies while social distancing?
Which one of these would you like to try?
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