For many adults, it can be challenging to introduce something new into your life, be it a new circle of friends, or whether you’ve just moved and you’re adapting to your new environment.
Hobbies are no different, however, they can be the antidote to many of your issues.
Self exploration and identity acquisition can be extremely daunting, as many of us lose track of what we like to do and what our interests are because we’re busy raising a family, working, or entrenched in our codependency and people-pleasing.
The following questions should make that decision a little easier:
What hobbies do your friends and family members enjoy?
What hobbies did you enjoy in the past?
Sometimes we stop doing things for no particular reason or because we got busy or bored, but we’d enjoy returning to these old hobbies.What were your hobbies as a child?
Yes, you’ve probably outgrown many of your childhood pastimes, but there are some interests that stick with us throughout our lives. Many people continue to enjoy games, sports, and crafts that they began in childhood. Sometimes we need to make modifications like moving from an active participant to a coach or spectator or a modified version of the activity. For example, maybe you hung up your tap shoes long ago, but you still love dancing; perhaps ballroom dancing would be a fun alternative.Do you prefer to do things with an organized group or alone?
Many solitary activities can also be done with a group or class, if you prefer to be more social.
Is there something you always wanted to try? Take the chance…
