Hello loves, ❤
Since we are in the middle of planning our goals and habits for next year, let’s talk about hobbies. I think hobbies are important for helping you to become happier for many reasons. For one, it will help you focus on something other than your work or your life at home. It can also help you meet people who have a similar interest! One thing that I love is the way I feel after creating something or doing something that I love. So I want you to feel fulfilled too! Try out these hobbies and see which ones help you reduce your anxiety and feel more fulfilled.
- PHOTOGRAPHY
I love photos! I love taking them. I love making memories to keep w/ photos. Try it, its really soothing. Here’s why you should try photography:
- Creating beautiful images is amazing
- Learning new skills is fulfilling
- It will take you to places you’ve never been before to have the perfect shot
- You will learn to see the beauty around you
- It will get you out of your house
- WRITING FICTION
Write, write, write – This can take your mind to a different world, it is good for your mental health. Give it a go, you will never know where it can take you.
- You will get lost in your own universe
- You will meet new people if you take classes
- It’s a good way to escape the stress in your life
- Writing “The end.” is so fulfilling
- Nobody has to read your story, but you can also share it with the world easily
- It’s therapeutic, it will help you deal with your inner demons
- You will feel like the hero of a story
- EXERCISING
You should start considering exercising as a hobby instead of a chore. Why? because exercising is fun and will help you live happier! Here’s why:
- Exercising creates happy chemicals in your brain that fight anxiety and depression
- It will get you out of the house
- You will meet new people if you stick to the same classes for a few weeks
- It’s the perfect way to have some me time
- All of your worries will be gone once you get back home
- BLOGGING
Beware blogging can be addictive 😉 I started Discovering Your Happiness over a year & a half ago & I haven’t looked back since. Here’s why you should try blogging:
- You can blog about everything
- It helps put your ideas in order
- It holds you accountable
- You will meet amazing people
- Receiving emails from strangers that are feeling better thanks to your blog is the most rewarding feeling
- You will learn so much from it
- GARDENING
Okay, so I don’t really have a ‘green thumb’ BUT I try & that’s the main thing. Here’s why you should try gardening:
- It’s a workout so your brain will create happy chemicals
- You will feel proud of yourself when you see the results
- It will get you out of the house to get some fresh air
- You will want to hang out in your yard more often, just add a hammock and grab a magazine to relax
- PLAYING MUSIC
I played the piano growing up, the piano is AMAZING, it takes me to another world. Learning the notes & keys than performing a piece is such a great thing to experience. Here’s why you should try to learn how to play an instrument:
- Learning new skills is rewarding
- It will take your mind off your thoughts
- Listening to music is relaxing
- You can start a band with your friends
- HIKING
Ahhh, this I need more in my life – I def need to get outdoors more. When working in an office 9 hours a day, 5 days a week – I know for a fact that I want my weekends to involve some sort of physical activity. Here’s why you should try hiking:
- There are trails for every level
- When you reach the end of the trail you will feel so proud of yourself
- You can take beautiful pictures
- It will help you create fun memories with friends and family
- You can hike year round, just make sure to have an outfit adapted to the weather
- YOGA
Yoga is good for the mind, body & soul – I know that I would like to involve myself more within Yoga. I feel that I am a very stiff & tight person, which is unfortunate bc I carry a lot of tension in my shoulders, I would love to do more Yoga to open up my flexibility. Here’s why you should try yoga:
- It will calm your mind
- It’s a good exercise for your body
- If you have pets they will play with you while doing yoga and it’s fun
- If you go to classes you will meet new people
- You will become more flexible
- It’s a good beginning to start meditating
- DANCING
There’s nothing better than dancing! You can dance at home, in a club or at the gym. I want to try involve myself in Zumba classes, has anyone tried these? Here’s why you should try to dance more:
- It will create happy chemicals
- If you take classes or go to a club you will meet new people
- It will make you stop thinking about your worries
- It’s fun
- PAINTING
Painting can release chemicals in the brain to make us feel mentally better – Try it, you won’t regret it! Here’s why you should try painting:
- It’s so rewarding to finish a beautiful painting
- You can surprise your loved one by giving them an unexpected gift
- You will learn new skills
- Painting is a good way to stop your wandering thoughts
- COOKING
I am trying to work hard by going shopping on Sundays for the week & work on meal prepping & eating healthy for the week. Here’s why you should try cooking:
- You will eat healthier food
- Trying new recipes and being successful is so rewarding
- You can make it a fun activity family
- You will taste new food
- COLORING
Colouring really relaxes my mind & puts my stresses to the side. Here’s why you should try to colour a book:
- It’s relaxing
- You will feel accomplished when you finish the page
- It will free your mind
- It’s fun
- It will bring you back to when you were a kid
Wherever you are in the world, have a lovely day ❤
Go music!!! Always wanted to try yoga too..hm. Awesome post.
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Give it a go & let me know how you go ❤
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Knitting, gives me something to do, wear or give as a gift.
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Oo, I love knitting – I love doing it in the winter.
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I love this so much ❤❤ I have way too many hobbies to help with anxiety by now actually 😁 but love it x
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Thank you – I am happy this has helped you ❤
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Gardening! Has changed my life. 😘❤️🧘♀️🦋🐛🤸🏼♂️
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We share a ton of the same hobbies!! They really do help to refocus and calm me! Love your post.
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Yay #twins 🙂 I am so happy to hear that ❤
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This is very good! Thank you very much! Sometimes the answer in our problems are pretty simple yet also are hard to think of.. This serves as a great reminder. 😉👍
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you are welcome – I am so happy this came of interest to you ❤
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Love this list. Thanks for sharing!
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You are most welcome ❤
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All good ideas; thank you! Blogging has really helped me, as well as practising my instrument every day. Will have to try yoga when I have a bit more time x
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I am so happy to hear that it has had a positive effect on you ❤
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WONDERFUL tips! I find that many of these are super useful. Cooking, for example, gives one a sense of accomplishment and pride in the creation of something you and others can enjoy. I find that hiking is another great activity as being amongst nature tends to calma busy mind. Thank you for this post!
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Its amazing where our hobbies can take us ❤ It takes me to another world ❤
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I loved all the choices you provided in your post! My favorites are coloring, painting, exercising, and hiking. There’s nothing like a change of scenery!
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Thank you so much ❤ I love all of them!
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Yes, yes, yes! I do all of these except the music and painting …. and they are better than therapy ..
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I am so happy to hear that you are already working on these ❤
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This is sooooo good!! and so useful 🙂 thank you, feel free to check out my tips on coping with severe anxiety too https://wordpress.com/view/chloepaynecook.wordpress.com xx
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Thank you so much ❤ I shall check your page out ❤
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Thank you so much for sharing. I’m dealing with anxiety and I chose blogging as an escape from it. 🙂 Too good! 🙂 I’m a newbie at blogging. Any suggestion regarding the writing style is most welcomed. 🙂 https://wordpress.com/post/thequirkysapien.wordpress.com/39
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Welcome to the blogging world ❤ Always write from your heart – Always write what pops in to your mind ❤
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I suffer from anxiety disorder and Journaling my thoughts also helps. Please follow and subscribe to my blog to read more about my struggles with anxiety and how I manage it.
http://anxiousself.com
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Thank you for your kind words ❤ I'll follow you now ❤
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Love this post, a lot of these are some of my favourite things to do to reduce anxiety 🙂
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I am so happy to hear that ❤
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Love, love, LOVE this!! I needed to find some new hobbies and this has helped SO much!x
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Love, love, LOVE this! I needed to find some hobbies and this has helped me so much, thank you😊x
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Love, love, LOVE this!! I needed to find some new hobbies and this has helped me so much, thank you 😊x
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I am so happy this benefited you ❤
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genuine suggestions, hobbies indeed
help me fight anxiety. Truly motivational post, thanks for sharing 😊
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I am so happy this has helped you ❤
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Dancing is a big one for me!! But I also think getting a massage is a huge beneift to your mind x
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Dancing is a great one ❤
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This is so motivational! Xxx
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Thank you for your kind words ❤
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I am learning to cook and I am loving it. I also like to listen to music, read, walk i need more of that in my life though, come january I intend to start exercising more, to lose weight. I also like singing, its freeing. x
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Oo, sounds like you have many goals for 2018 ❤
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These are all perfect, especially the blogging. I’ve been getting back into mine with a more relaxed attitude and it’s been really great to just write about whatever I want, and explore my interests further.
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Thank you so much for your kind words ❤
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Photography really helps with my depression as well as my anxiety. I am trying to get into blogging but not sure how to do it… well.. haha. I hope you dont mind me asking if you have any tips?
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I also knit!
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Yoga, photography, blogging, hiking, cooking, … love it. Love all of them. Now I know what they all have in common! ❤
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Thanks for sharing
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A lovely post, and some really good ideas. I think any activity you can completely immerse yourself in and zone out to is great – given it’s not too unhealthy of course 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words ❤
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Great post! 🙌 I love dancing and painting. I also enjoy exercising, cooking, yoga and music. I used to teach Zumba, you should try out a class 🙂.
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Ahhhh. I am so happy to hear this – Happy that you enjoy all the things I mentioned. I really want to get into Zumba ❤
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Definitely try Zumba. If you don’t try it, you’ll always wonder about it. Now is the best time 🙂
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Locked in, I am going to try & blog about it ❤
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Excellent! 🙂 Have a great time!
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Thank you ❤
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You’re welcome
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I really need to exercise more, and I like hiking as a form of exercise.
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Identifying that you want to do something more means your nearly there – Now to just do it ❤ You got this. I believe in you.
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These are excellent hobbies! I have social anxiety disorder and I actually do a number of the hobbies on your list in order to reduce the stress and anxiety in my life. 🙂 I love photography, blogging, listening to music, cooking, and coloring! I used to exercise too, but I have a bad knee which made that hobby rather difficult…Thank you so much for sharing this lovely list!
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I am so happy to hear that ❤
I am so happy that you use your hobbies to take your mind away from the social anxiety you experience. ❤
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Such great tips! 😘
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Thank you ❤
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All good hobbies. We all need ways to take our mind off of things. 🙂
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Yes, sometimes we need to just turn off switch off & enjoy the things we do ❤
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tell it like it, Girl! 😉
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Photography, music and blogging hots the right note for me! Great ideas! Thank you
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I am so happy to hear that – ❤
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