Bored. What Do You Do For A Hobby?

[The Albatross]

Thanks KP... someone elsewhere said it was important to "create new memories" and I think that's true. So even though it can be difficult... I want to try some creative things when spending time with my mother (since our relationship is a dicey proposition depending on one/the other/both of us).

 

[Unbelievable]

drawing. its a good way to represent yourself

So,

I need to find a hobby. But nothing seems to really interest me. so just curious what everyone else does for a hobby, how did you get into it, is it something you really like or do you have to force yourself to do it daily/weekly/monthly.

Did you have to force yourself into it to start with and it got easier? Etc.

 

[NarcSis]

I recently discovered jigsaw puzzles seem to help me tame the internal mental chatter and when I start getting frustrated, I can always walk away.

Someone jokingly suggested I sit like "the crazies" in the park and feed the squirrels or ducks - sure it was probably a poor joke but last time I was there, I actually found it quite calming to sit and interact with the animals. I could be out with people without having to deal with people. Love to do it more often.

 

[Sazza]

I have no hobbies except for exercise. At moment nothing interests me im a hermit, even my usual exercise hobbie is fading no enjoyment anymore. Everything hobbie wise is a chore, motivation is lacking. Id like be artistic like some you, ive never had artistic bone in my body lol.

 

[piratelady]

My friend joked that I should take up cross-stitching.

Or....Needlepoint! It's like paint by number, but with yarn :D

 

[Innordinate]

ive never had artistic bone in my body

Same here. I can draw a pretty mean stick figure though. Too bad I didn't think about the stick figure car applications first. Could've been a billionaire by now.

Trying out archery on Saturday. If I don't make myself sick thinking about it too much and just go and do it.

 

[KP the nut]

Trying out archery on Saturday

Think of the target as a big dart board :roflmao: - good luck and enjoy.

 

[Innordinate]

Lol. I was going to just picture my dad in the bullseye. :happy:

 

[IndigoButterfly]

I make jewellery.. bracelets and necklaces, things I can't find for sale that I would love to wear.It's so good when people buy/request pieces too, really makes you feel good inside that they appreciate your work. I also tried making cards but soon got bored.. I get 'bored' easily with new hobbies, sometimes frustrated that I can't achieve what I perceived in my head.

I also love photography, geocaching, I used to draw alot but get phases of having loads of inspiration and then none. I used to write lyrics too, to get my feelings out, but I don't do that any more, I got paranoid people will read them. I'm sure theres other things I enjoy but I can't remember..

 

[audreym]

I love yoga, gardening, music and art. But when I can't get myself to do those things, I color. If you've got access to a printer and a pack of crayons or colored pencils, there are lots of free adult coloring books and mandalas available online. I've even seen some that have online coloring!

Sometimes I just color, but other times it gives me enough calm for me to tackle the hobbies I really love. Either way, its a positive. :)

 

[KP the nut]

there are lots of free adult coloring books and mandalas available online.

Wow, I've never heard of that. Guess who is off for a google moment :D. And free, my kind of price :tup:

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Sounds cool! Coloring.