If you are working through the Joy Cheat Sheet or Friendship Road Map, you may need some inspiration for hobby activities. See below for a list.
But first, what is a hobby?
A hobby is something you do on your free time for fun. You actively engage with the activity, rather than passively participating in it. For example, watching tv shows isn’t really a hobby, because you are sitting there without using much brain power. However, if you enjoy sports, and get friends together to view the game, do fantasy lineups and actively do statistical calculations, that could be considered a hobby. The latter example has more engagement and participation.
Below are some ideas for hobbies. I must mention that I got many of these ideas from two blogs: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/list-of-hobbies and https://www.burlapandblue.com/list-of-hobbies/
However, I did add in many of my own ideas as well.
Hobby Inspiration
Athletic
- Running
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Tai chi
- Pickleball
- Spinning
- Dancing
- Badminton
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Golf
- Ice skating
- Roller skating
- Roller blading
- Barre
- Bowling
- Skateboarding
- Weight lifting
- Table tennis
- Kickball
- Baseball
- Archery
- Acrobatics
- Gymnastics
- Zumba
- Flag football
- Kickboxing
- Mountain biking
- Road biking
- Hiking
- Hockey
- Jump roping
- Fishing
- Fencing
- Karate
- Ju jitsu
- Rugby
Creative
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- Embroidery
- Sewing
- Card making
- Quilt making
- Clothing making
- Drawing
- Painting
- Watercolors
- Sketching
- Wreath making
- Pottery
- Wood burning
- Playing an instrument
- Singing
- Calligraphy
- Scrapbooking
- Papier-mâché
- Candle making
- Poetry
- Writing
- Journaling
- Jewelry making
- Flower arranging
- Photography
- Bullet journaling
- Collaging
- Flower pressing
- Music production software
- Photo editing
- Video editing
- Soap making
- 3D printing
- Paper quilling
- Origami
- Miniature painting
- Cross stitching
- Sculpting
- Furniture rehabbing
- Interior decorating
- Model toy making or painting
- Wood working
- DJing
- Modge podge crafts
- Hand lettering
- Stained glass
- Paint by number
- Coloring books
- Clay
- Costume makeup
- Hairstyling
- Acting
- Clay crafts
- Tie dye
- Flower arranging
- Carving
- Collage making
- Fashion design
- Graphic design
- Growing bonsai
- Crafting kits
- Macrame
- Cake decorating
Brain Food
- Reading
- Museums
- Learning a language
- Workshops
- Blogging
- Making videos
- Listening to podcasts
- Listening to audiobooks
- Watching documentaries
- Studying film
- Public speaking
- Participating in discussion groups
- Volunteering
- Joining a service organization
- Being part of a board of directors
- Visiting gardens or ghost towns or specific types of destinations
- Trivia
- Teaching a class or workshop
- Hosting a podcast
- Collecting (antiques, art, memorabilia, books, vintage items, rocks, etc)
- Sound baths
- Meditation
- Astrology
- Learning about/participating in spirituality/religion
- Learning about personalities
- Methods of healing
- Learning about other cultures
Culinary
- Cooking
- Baking
- Grilling
- Wine tasting
- Crafting cocktails
- Specialty beers
- Tea (learning about)
- Coffee drink crafting or roasting beans
- Medicinal herbs
- Cooking classes
- Hosting dinner parties
Games
- Card games
- Poker
- Video games
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Crossword puzzles
- Sudoku puzzles
- Chess
- Checkers
- Darts
- Pool
- Air hockey
- Bingo
- Bunco
- Euchre
- Role-playing games
- Board games
- Puzzle games
- Trivia
- Croquet
- Yard games
- Dungeons and Dragons
Nature
- Trail walking
- Sightseeing
- Gardening
- Rock climbing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Scuba diving
- Surfing
- Parasailing
- Sky diving
- Horseback riding
- Snowboarding
- Skiing
- Sledding
- Snowshoeing
- Star gazing
- Lawn games
- Frisbee golf
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding
- Foraging
- Camping
- Fall leaf and/or wildflower viewing
- Landscaping
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