3 Easy Ways You Can Cultivate a Creative Hobby in Life

Bharat Sharma

31/07/2018



“Why learn a hobby?” Said no man ever.

Hobbies are essential for having a work/life balance. They give us something to look upto after a busy (boring) day at work. Most importantly, just as the clothes we wear, the things we like and the stuff we own, our hobbies are also an extension of our personality.

Being a writer, gardener, musician or dancer is so much fun than just being an associate, executive, manager or assistant. After all, your job will fill your pockets but your hobby will fill your soul with creativity, joy and happiness.

A hobby could be anything – travelling, collecting things, playing sports, reading books, learning languages or a musical instrument, fitness, blogging…the options are endless!

Remember your school friend who went on to become a famous artist? You probably do because that person continued following their interest and nurtured into a hobby and lifelong passion!

You might be wondering – "All of this sounds true but how does one get the time to follow an interest or pick up a hobby?"

Well, you’re right. In the modern age, time is a luxury and finding enough hours (or minutes) in a day to learn something new can be a tough task. However, with a healthy dose of time management, perseverance and self-motivation, everyone can take out that ‘extra’ time from their busy lives to pick up a hobby.

If you’re stuck in a rut and don’t know where to start, here are 3 easy ways to cultivate a new hobby from scratch –

Step 1: Start with Indoor Hobbies

Pick up indoor hobbies that are easy to learn, practice and enjoy in your spare time. Indoor creative hobbies are your best bet to start cultivating a hobby from scratch without spending a lot of time or getting out of your comfort zone.

Indoor hobbies are usually the easiest to start with and will help you understand whether a particular activity is the right one for you or not. More on that later in this article.

Take your time and take it a step at a time as you learn and engage in a hobby. Some common hobbies are – music, dance, photography, singing, painting, baking, writing etc.

The best part about picking up a common hobby is that you can easily find tons of resources to ease your learning curve. From websites that teach you something new to e-learning platforms, the internet is a goldmine for anyone who wants to cultivate a hobby.

Also Read: Here are the best DIY hobbies you can learn

Step 2: Look Within

The best way to know the right hobby for you is to look within yourself.

Ask yourself what is that one thing that truly excites you? Not everyone has to be a musician, painter or a writer, there are literally hundreds of hobbies that you can learn and pursue.

An introvert might find a specific set of indoor activities as interesting whereas an extrovert could be into totally contrasting outdoor hobbies.

Put your thoughts on paper and see where your mind takes you. Choose a hobby that suits your personality the best.

The secret behind having and loving a lifelong hobby is to follow your heart and then put your time, energy and soul into learning it. Once you find what you are really into, you would love to practice and pursue it day in and day out.

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Step 3: Meet Like-Minded People

Studies have proven that we learn better when in the company of like-minded people. Pick up any activity that interests you and start searching for social meetups and hobby groups that draw people with the same interest as yours.

If you aren’t too comfortable going out in the open, you can also start by joining online communities that promote hobbies and learning new things.

The biggest reason why you should join social communities for learning or practicing a hobby is that your motivation will last longer.

Plus, you will feel more happy and creative in the presence of people with similar interests/passions as yours. Some of the best bonds can be built when people from different backgrounds come together for one activity.

So, go out there and join a hobby class near you today!

Related: 5 essential skills you can learn from group hobbies

Conclusion

Ask Yourself – is life only about getting up, going to work/school, paying your bills and then dying? Certainly not! On the contrary, the real purpose of life lies in finding something you are truly passionate about and then chasing that thing every day.

The benefits of learning a hobby are many.

You can start by finding your interest and knowing what attracts you or excites you in life. No matter what your personality type is, there is definitely a perfect hobby or activity waiting to be yours!

Also Read: 5 Amazing Hobbies you can learn at any age

As they say – “Happy is the man who is living by his hobby”

You live only once and that's why it is important to make time for activities that give you creative satisfaction and happiness (no materialistic possession will ever give you that).

So, start now and see the world with the lens of learning. Pick up a hobby that you like and say bye-bye to boredom in life!

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