When the clock struck midnight a whole week ago now, resolutions were set and changes were made. However, not everyone makes a New Year’s resolution as they prefer to set goals and targets for the year ahead instead. A popular aim for many people is to take up a new hobby, but they often don’t know where to look or how to begin. First and foremost, it’s all about finding something you’ll enjoy. We all love a challenge, but if you’re not having fun while doing it, you’ll probably fall out of love with it quite quickly. Secondly, it’s discovering an interest that will suit your personality.
Why not take some inspiration from the options below? We’ve highlighted some popular hobbies that are ideal for people of all ages, genders and lifestyles.
What Defines a Hobby
Typically, a hobby tends to be some form of activity that you can enjoy during your leisure time. It’ll be something that can be performed regularly, perhaps once a week or once a month. It can be anything such as collecting items, engaging in something creative or playing a sport. Having a hobby – something you can really sink your teeth into – is perfect for relieving stress, meeting new people and gaining new skills.
Take Up Reading
There are many reasons why reading is a good hobby. One of the best things about it is that there is a wide range of reading material that’s readily available: short stories, novels, fact, fiction, biographies, magazines, the list is endless (and that’s without delving into all the different genres that are out there). You can also choose to do it wherever and whenever you want. Whether you’ve got a spare 30 minutes or 3 hours, reading is a good way to pass the time. Some benefits of reading are:
- It helps you to relax
- It reduces stress levels
- It makes you sleep better
- It improves your vocabulary
- It broadens your knowledge
- It opens your imagination
Sometimes while reading, you want to make sure you’re in the right setting. It may not be best to sit in front of the TV while your favourite show or film is on in the background. To make a comfy and relaxing environment, set up a corner in your living room or bedroom and adorn a chair with a luxurious silk blanket that you can grab and wrap yourself up in.
Go for Nice Walks
One of the easiest ways to begin a new fitness journey and become more active is by simply putting on your shoes and going out for a walk. It’s advised that people should participate in 30 minutes of exercise five days a week. It is also suggested that you should aim for 10,000 steps a day. By making sure you aim for these guidelines, you’re sure to see an increase in fitness levels as well as experience some weight loss too.
No matter where you live, you probably won’t have to travel very far to find a nice walking spot. Whether you live in the city or in the middle of nowhere, there’s nothing stopping you from getting out there. The great thing about walking is that you can do it on your own or gather your friends and family and get them to join you too. Plus, it won’t cost you a penny either!
Even if the weather takes a turn for the worse, you can still take part in walking – you may just want to make sure you’re wearing some extra layers. Thermal silk underwear is ideal for wearing underneath your usual walking clothes as they’re made with a temperature-regulating fabric.
Relax with Yoga
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Perfect for the mind, body and soul, yoga is a great hobby for you to consider. It’s ideal for mental and spiritual relaxation as well as promoting health and fitness. You can do it from the very comfort of your own home or look for a class to a join, whichever you feel more comfortable with.
An important thing to think about while doing yoga is the attire you’re wearing. Wearing tight clothing may not the best option as this can be quite restricting. For more freedom and movement, consider a pair of modal yoga trousers.
Find a Game to Play
Now we’re not talking about getting the latest video game and sitting on your PlayStation or Xbox all night. Board games or outside games make good hobbies because they provide you with an opportunity to spend time with friends or family members as well as meet new people.
Start to Cook and Bake
Who doesn’t love food? Whether it’s cakes, pies, pastries or fully home-cooked meals, being creative in the kitchen is an art many people are in awe of (especially those used to using a microwave).
When you cook or bake regularly, you’ll find an array of obstacles often get thrown your way – after all, it rarely ever goes to plan, just ask Mary Berry. This means you’ll have to learn how to overcome certain things, such as missing ingredients, broken equipment and inconvenient conditions. Plus, at the end of it all, you get to eat whatever you’ve whipped up, so it’s a win-win situation really.
Read all about New Year resolutions you can keep in our other blog post: http://blog.jasminesilk.com/new-year-resolutions-can-keep-2019/
