Hobbies

Hey guys, I’ve noticed recently that since I’ve stopped working full time I’ve just been scrolling on tiktok aimlessly, and I am soooo bored. I used to love reading at school, and have been trying tSobget back into it but I am struggggggling. Does anyone have any cool hobbies?? I’m looking for suggestions. I’ve tried crocheting and sewing and stuff but I don’t find it engaging enough honestly Sob

  • Hi Neve

    I love reading, always have, and now I'm retired I have lots of time for it. I have a Kindle subscription which gives me access to thousands of books, and it suggests ones I might like which helps me discover authors whose work I haven't read before. I've recently read some novels set in the first and second world wars, as it's interesting to find out more about what life was like for people during that time.

    I like some video games, although I'm quite discerning about what I play and find some of them a bit boring. My favourites are Fallout 4, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Hogwarts Legacy and Sims 4. I enjoy building and decorating houses and community buildings in Sims 4, more than playing the characters' lives. I also have Pure Chess on my XBox and enjoy a game of chess against the AI occasionally.

    In the last few months I have also been doing some free online courses through the Open University Open Learn website. There are lots of short courses to choose from in all areas of learning.

    I hope you find some things that engage you.

  • Maybe also try to find something physically active. You can also connect multiple things with each other so you don’t get bored (e.g. I like listening to podcasts while going on a run).

  • Hi Neve! I am not sure where you live however, maybe looking into some local art or craft classes to get into. I notice for me when I am around other creative people, I get more engaged and interested in it. I am taking a wheel throwing clay class once a month as my new hobby. When it comes to books, I flux between being interested and then not completing the book. I am also interested in psychology and neuroscience/neurochemistry as my rabbit of hole knowledge to learn about. 

    Hobbies you will have to experiment with a little to see what feels right and be easy on yourself when you are not sure yet. 

    What are some things do you find curiosity about? 

  • Geneological research into family history can be quite fun.

    I backed off from mentioning that. I have accounts at 23and Me, Ancestry,Family tree DNA,Living DNA, and My heritage. Also use Gedmatch.

  • Geneological research into family history can be quite fun.

    What sort of telly do you like? Because if you like a programme then maybe books on a similar theme will help you back into reading.

    What about U3A The university of the third age, ours is crap round here, but many in other places sound more interesting.

    What about something physical like being a volunteer dog walker at your local animal sanctuary?