Ah, hobbies—the joy and meaning of our lives. The hobbies we pursue and engage in are often the very things keeping us sane outside of our careers. While hobbies are often for pleasure, hobbies are also considerable investments for the future. You can think of them as pursuits to hone skills, relieve stress, discover new passions, or become a more interesting person.
Sometimes, we dabble in various hobbies but never quite immerse ourselves in one. Let’s change that now. If you’re searching for some fun hobbies you can start this weekend, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of worthy hobbies you can give a go in the comfort of your own home or out in the real world. Whether they become satisfactory hobbies or ordinary pursuits is entirely up to you.
Learn To Play an Instrument
Many say it’s never too late to begin something new, and music is certainly no exception to the we-never-stop-learning rule. Is there an instrument you’ve always desired to pick up? Maybe one you left behind a while ago? Can you bust out the song flute from your youth or the guitar case shut away in the closet? Now more than ever before, you can gain musical skills fairly easily with online classes, tutorials, and YouTube videos.
Study a Foreign Language
To add culture to your life, you can begin to learn a new language. Out of the various fun hobbies you can start this weekend, language learning tops the list for convenience and value. Pull out your phone to use language-learning apps, pick up some books at the library, listen to songs in your target language, or watch an international movie or TV show.
Pick Up Skills in the Kitchen
Expanding your culinary horizons is never a bad idea—food is a tried-and-true way into people’s hearts. You can master new recipes with challenging dishes to tryfor full-bellied satisfaction. If you’re a beginner, start small with classic dishes, or if you’re a budding intermediate, tackle a certain recipe that you’ve been eyeing. Otherwise, you can always develop a wine-tasting palate for a satisfying endeavor.
Go Adventure Traveling
If you seek adventure, you will find it. The ultimate thrill lies in finding destinations, planning trips, and being spontaneous with outdoor activities. Hiking, camping, backpacking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, sailing, skiing—your adventurous options are limitless depending on your preference and how far you’d like to go.
Become a Plant Parent or Gardener
If you already own indoor plants, you know the detailed care and attention they need. But if you’re new to being a plant parent, you can start off with easy-to-care-for succulents. Similarly, have you thought about starting a personal garden? Gardening allows you to get outside in the sun, invest in your yard’s aesthetic, and perhaps even grow your own food. You can pick up supplies and plan out what foliage, flora, veggies, herbs, or fruits grow well in your area. Isn’t creating something out of absolutely nothing the greatest pursuit of all?
