HOBBY IDEAS TO START BEFORE 2024 IS OVER

HOBBIES

If you are looking for a steady routine and want to take up a new hobby, keep reading. This week we have put together some of the best hobby ideas  you can fit in during your spare time.

WHY HOBBIES ARE A GOOD IDEA

Wellness

Hobbies are a great idea for to improve your mental health. Engaging in an activity you enjoy is perfect to de-stress and unwind. Whether that is listening to a new podcast, cooking or exercising.

Routines

Maintaining a hobby is a great way to build regular routines you know you will maintain.

Combine hobbies

Sometimes, you can merge hobbies to maximise their benefits. For instance, you can listen to music while painting or write a journal about your travel experiences.

 Don’t over commit

The great thing about hobbies is that you can choose as many or as little as you like, so long as they resonate. Make sure they don’t take over other areas of your life, so they are no longer enjoyable.

 New Skills

New hobbies are a great way to develop new and existing skills, helping you develop personally and professionally.

HOW TO DECIDE WHICH HOBBIES ARE FOR YOU

Enjoyment

A good idea is to choose a hobby that you know will help you relax or provide you with a sense of accomplishment.

Social or solo

Decide whether you would prefer to do something with a group of friends or new people or on you own.  For example, joining a society group would be great to meet new friends.

 Try new things

Don’t be afraid to try something out of your comfort zone. Take introductory classes or watch online tutorials to get a taste of different activities. Doing more of this will help you grow and build your confidence.

ACHIEVABLE HOBBIES TO TRY

 Explore these hobbies and give them a try.

 JOURNALING

Journaling is a great idea for multiple reasons. It allows you to express your feelings effectively. Start by buying yourself a diary and start writing your heart away. It can improve your mental health and how you see the world around you.

COOKING

Although most fun hobbies for students involve a certain degree of creativity and finesse, cooking and baking look particularly good for someone pursuing a field where creativity and attention to detail are advantages, such as marketing, engineering, or design. These hobbies example for students reveal that you have a thing for details, adhere to instructions, use initiative, and, most importantly, like trying new things. To give you a kick-start, you can follow our meal in a reel recipes here.

WORKING OUT

Get into a healthy routine of exercising. Make the most of your resident gyms or plan walk route however often you can. Exploring the outdoors is always good for the mind.

EARN CASH BY LIVING SUSTAINABLE

Make money by recycling!

• Vinted- our favourite hobby this year! Sell your unwanted summer clothing and earn cash. All you do is package and post the item you sell. Delivery is paid by the seller.
• Boots Recycle- Lots of beauty, health, wellness and dental products are hard to recycle at home, so Boots created this scheme to let you recycle these empties to give them a new lease of life and you even get rewarded for doing so. All you need to do is download the Scan2recycle app and away you go!

Excited to start a new hobby? Share which hobbies you have enjoyed @downing_students