4 ways to treasure Hobbies

"Happy is the man who can make a living by his hobby."

- George Bernard Shaw

How often have we wondered about what could we be doing with our time while being half-engrossed in a Netflix flick or a series? That sense of something being incomplete even after a binge-worthy series has always been our nemesis. Here are a few ways to try and relive the good old hobbies and rediscover some more while at it.

    1.Reading:

The Good old way. The vintage ways of picking up a good book and sitting down for a journey through the author's lens. For many, it is a welcome break from the often monotonous days and for some, it is the only solace after a tiring day. One of the best ways you could spend your time is in the company of a book. For beginners, it is tough to imagine flicking pages and sitting for hours engrossed. In ways, more than one reading will always give you company in times of need. Some good places to begin are 

 

Good Reads - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/best (an entire community awaits you)

Project Guttenberg - https://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/ (free books!)

2.  Origami:

 

             

Now here's something where all you need is a piece of paper and some patience. With an abundant number of resources available online explore this ancient art. Right from the humble paper crane to complicated mechanisms involving dragons and unicorns Origami has it all. One thing you can definitely expect to challenge is your limits of patience. For everyone who wants that fulfilling sigh at the end of your creation here are a few places to begin

Jo Nakashima - https://www.youtube.com/user/jonakashima (for some very beautiful tutorials)

Origami Way - https://www.origamiway.com/easy-origami.shtml (for the very beginnings)

3. Write:

 

 

For everyone has quite the jumble of thoughts running in their heads. The 'what-if's and 'if-only's are all too many. Sometimes it does help to sit down pen down your thoughts into words. It is at times difficult to articulate. It takes time to evolve your own style of writing and is a never-ending process. Writing can be one of the most heartfelt hobbies you can develop. It might sound funny but begin with a good pen. Invest in a pen which you like holding on to, get a notebook for yourself and sit down to write. It does flow. It is wonderful at times to look back upon the collection of thoughts you have penned down over a period of time. Begin small, perhaps a gratitude journal each day. Write along. Here are a few places where you can find that inspiration

A page to kick start - https://writingcooperative.com/18-motivational-quotes-to-bring-out-the-writer-in-you-ea3e61c93734

The pens - https://www.amazon.in/s?k=vintage&rh=n%3A3591276031&ref=nb_sb_noss

4. Sketch/Doodle:

 

 

We have all had those crazy last pages of our school notes. A special page dedicated to our scribblings in times of monotony. Why not take it up a notch ahead. Pick up a pencil, find that rusty sharpner and blank piece of paper. Let your imagination run wild and scribble on the blank canvas. Doodling has long lasting calming effects. 

 

Pinterest - https://in.pinterest.com/colleen_blake3/doodles/ - what better than pinterest to start off.

 

 

Many more hobbies await you as you dig deeper. Have a happy time exploring!