Made a little Japanese scene. All made out of foam, wood, paper and cardboard. Made everything by scratch, except the lantern and the fan on the wall

12x12x15cm

My life is so freaking boring. I have like two hobbies(dancing and idk) and now im either too tired to do something or just too bored for them if that makes sense. I need to find something to do cuz if that will continue i'll be too old or busy(work and stuff) to do anything. Ik that being older doesn't stop me from anything but i want to be at least avrage at something at that age.

Sooooo.. What are some hobbies i can try without it being too pricey. Im up to try almost anything just to do something with my life.

Or maybe just something i can learn to make me more interesting

Tysm

I’ve been so attached to my laptop these last few years, mostly for work, and winding down was usually gaming or reading an ebook because they’re easier to bring with me than a selection of books, and cheaper. Doomscrolling on my phone because of burnout also became pretty common, because I didn’t have the mental energy to do anything else.

I’ve left my job recently, and since then I’ve gotten back into reading my physical books at home, stepping away from the ps and doing old puzzles I forgot I had, and getting back into sewing, which I just barely started learning before my job started getting too demanding. I’ve even gotten out my old notebooks to start writing again.

Life is stressful, especially without a job, but these little hobbies and activities bring me joy, and I always feel so much more engaged when I’m doing these. What does everyone else like to do that gets them away from their phones or computers or whatever? What helps your brain just reset?

24M Seriously fed up with this monotonous life of, i don't wanna go out or interact being an introvert.

But

now I'm considering to go out in nature, start an activity, maybe something nerdy or exciting To meet & people break the habit of running away from conversation.

Any suggestions what all things I can try out for my options & where.

Bonjour à tous , comme le titre le mentionne je vais démarrer enfin un hobby le 30 octobre , je vais apprendre à nager à 31 ans ! J’ai déjà eu un cours et j’ai enfin je crois trouvé quelque chose qui vas m’apaiser me destresser me faire faire du sport …..
Le maître nageur est très sympa et calme , c’est très plaisant !

J’ai hâte d’apprendre à plein temps :)

D’autre sont ils dans le même cas d’avoir commencé à apprendre à nager adulte ?

Merci à vous

I’ve been experimenting with air-dry clay and trying a little bit of everything — simple pieces, character-inspired designs, and both 2D and 3D creations.

Since I’m still new to this, I’ve been figuring things out as I go. One thing I’ve realised is how helpful it is to have a detailed sketch before starting. It gives you something to refer to while working with the clay, especially when you’re trying to get the shapes and little details right.

Another thing I’m learning is to plan the colour palette beforehand, even if it’s just a rough version. It makes the whole process feel a lot less confusing once you start painting.

I’m curious to know what other clay artists think! Are there any things you learnt along the way that made your process easier? Would love to hear your tips and experiences. :)

Experimenting with 3D clay characters and trying to push myself a little more with each piece!

Made these three, and the seated guy is my favourite. He turned out so clean and stable!

The hamburger guy, on the other hand, is struggling to stand. I think thin legs and hands can be tricky with air-dry clay, so I’m planning to add a base.

The cat was much easier to work with. Maybe four-legged characters are more stable and can double as ring holders or desk buddies.

Still figuring things out! Any tips for making delicate clay characters sturdier? :)

I've always wanted to learn how to crossstitch but never knew where to start, like what type of needles, thread and fabric use or the patterns; right now I have a ton of free time and I'd like to learn, especially because I'm interested in doing some details of some of my clothes to revamp them. Thank you for your help!

I’m always looking to improve my miniature crafting techniques—what do you think of the proportions and texturing? Any feedback or suggestions for future builds are very welcome!

​Note: If anyone wants to check out the step-by-step video process of how this was made, let me know and I can share the link in the profill...

What's a hobby that's made you notice little things around you more?

Could be photography, birdwatching, sketching, gardening, whatever. I like the idea of a hobby that makes everyday places a little more interesting.

I often take up new interests, make grand plans and buy everything I need only to end up feeling guilty if I don’t engage in them every single day. I’m looking for an activity I can spend just 20 minutes on, without any pressure at all. What works for you?

Practicing my craftsmanship

I have a few issues and I'd appreciate any advice possible:

1- I really really need a hobby. I've got so much negativity in my life I need to find something to do.

2- I'm a writer and a reader. That's all. And because I've been doing them both exclusively and extensively they've been stressing me out lately and I cannot continue seeking my usual dopamine.

3- I suck at manual things. Like literally. Zero coordination. Zero aptitude. I can't draw, can't paint, can't do makeup, can't cook, can't crochet, can't embroider, can't sew etc because I'm so bad at all of these I haven't been able to sustain learning them since I quit so quickly.

4- I love using my brain. Anything intellectual is for me. I just don't know if that can be turned into a hobby.

5- I'm broke. I've been restarting some areas of my life and that demands money so I can't afford much.

Please please I'd love finding a solution to this, I really need something to keep me sane.

I’ve just gotten into air-dry clay, and I’m figuring things out as I go experimenting with different clay types, playing with colours (soft pastels vs. loud, bold ones), and trying to figure out how to photograph my work.

Everything is still new, and I’m having fun exploring what feels right.

Would love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, or anything you’ve learnt along the way!

I am 56 and need a hobby to stay busy over weekends and keep the depression at bay.

I would like to build metal pipe lamps.

Is it actually as easy as it looks? Any advice or tips before I get going?

I really hate that life has become so expensive I’m trying to find hobbies to get into as a stress reliever or just to get away mentally from things going on in my life this year has been a bad year for me. Earlier this year spent all month of April in the hospital due to my sickle cell before that lost my job as a truck driver decided to change careers and become a A&P mechanic so I enrolled in school. School is going good and got me a part time job while waiting on my disability so I can just focus on school and not have to stress about bills, but with all the doctors appointments exams and me trying to lose weight and get healthier it’s becomes a lot of stress on me mentally. I use to game as a kid I thought about getting a gaming console pc also getting a dog due to me being lonely a lot then I thought about getting a fish tank and getting into cycling as well or finding old bike to turn into a bobber motorcycle and learn how to ride but all the things I just mentioned is soo expensive I do draw from time to time but I only do it when I’m in a mood too it’s not something I can do everyday I’m just looking for something I can escape to gaming has become soo expensive in the past year or two I hate I sold my gaming pc and Xbox now but I had to do those things just to keep bills paid I don’t know what to do but I feel like if I don’t find something soon my mind is going to go crazy