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Thoughts? - hobby guide, poll & your advice needed
Don’t leave me hanging, I need your ideas!
I am writing a blog post series on hobbies and I have some burning questions that I need you to answer.
Where do you get stuck when it comes to making space for hobbies?
time - My life is overwhelming and I don’t have time for myself, much less learning something new.
expectations of others - I have no social or physical space to do something just for me.
decision fatigue - When I do get an afternoon or an hour of time I don’t know what to do with it. I don’t know where to start.
overthinking - I feel like I don’t know enough about the hobby I am interested in to get started. I am stuck in analysis paralysis.
What Hobby Categories are you most interested in?
Active – High-energy hobbies that get you moving, challenge your body, and bring adventure into your life.
Travel & Adventure
DIY & Home Improvement
Health & Fitness
Outdoor Sports & Recreation
Slower-Paced – Relaxing, hands-on hobbies that encourage creativity, mindfulness, and a connection to nature or history.
Homesteading Hobbies
Collecting
Creative Hobbies
Nature & Outdoor
Traditional Handcrafts
For the Homebodies – Activities you can enjoy while staying cozy at home, perfect for unwinding and low-energy days.
Relaxation & Wellness
Artistic Hobbies
Tech & Gaming
Cozy & Domestic Hobbies
Social – Group-based hobbies that build friendships, foster community, and bring people together through shared experiences.
Community & Connection
Performance Hobbies
Food & Entertaining
Group-Based Activities
Don’t leave me hanging, I need your votes!
Okay, one more question:
What kinds of information are you looking for in an “Ultimate Hobby Guide”?
What questions do you want answered?
What examples do you want?
Thank you for your help!
I am excited to make a resource that we can all use to make our lives fun and connected to who we are and what we enjoy.
