I need a hobby. Something that will keep me occupied, and that I can get better at over time. Any ideas?

Question

I'm quite shy, and like things like reading, music and going on the computer. I quite like crafty things but I'm not very good at them, I always end up buying all the equipment and then just leaving it all in a cupboard.
I'm open to trying anything, and just wondered what kind of things there were.
I'm female, 25 yrs old and work full-time if that helps.
Ta

Answer 1

Why not try to learn some new language?Something more exotic like Chinese,Japanese,Arabic,Farsi or something else?The feeling is great when you start understanding what they say on television or what they sing in their songs and you will want to learn more and more...at least that's how it works for me :)

Answer 2

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I need a hobby. Something that will keep me occupied, and that I can get better at over time. Any ideas?
I'm quite shy, and like things like reading, music and going on the computer. I quite like crafty things but I'm not very good at them, I always end up buying all the equipment and then just leaving it all in a cupboard.
I'm open to trying anything, and just wondered what kind of...

Answer 3

Hi Lorna,
A good question. The way I have done it (male of course) is to try different things until I find something that hold my interest. But alas, after a while, I always move on to something else.
Trully, reading, music, and being here sharing what you know is a great hobby.
I have to say the crafts things I have done, well I wasn't all that good at the start, and sometimes never became really good at, but the main thing is to have fun in the doing.
One thing I may eventually try is buying old things and fixing them up, like painting furniture, and donating to a homeless shelter or similar place where people really need and will appreciate what I have done.
All the best on your quest!
--CJ "The Cheeky Lad"

Answer 4

I think you already know what you like but you might not be managing time very well. I also work full time but I am also learning languages, I blog, I practice guitar and work out at home because I can't afford to join a gym
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I got rid of my tv, that was the biggest time waster although I still watch films sometimes on my computer.

Its difficult to keep things up, but I've set a daily alarm on my mobile to remind me to do something, jog, spend an hour on languages. I keep my guitar out on a stand in my living room so its not too much hassle to pick it up and start jamming.

Even if you lose interest for a time, you can always go back and pick up where you left off.

Answer 5

I'm also 25, work full time and share the same interests. Have you ever thought about studying an OU course? You're reading for a reason, it will keep you occupied, there's plenty of variety and you might get some added benefit from it. Maybe not really a hobby to some, but tutorials are great for helping with the whole shyness thing!

http://www.open.ac.uk/

Answer 6

I agree with some of the comments. Learn a couple of languages that are similar to each other like Spanish, French, and Italian. Learn how to make short films and create documentaries on topics that interest you. Learn how to play an instrument or how to sing. Take some courses at a local university. The one thing I have not done, but still want to do is travel. The Peace Corps is something I always wanted to do. Volunteer with united way. Rescue baby sea turtles. Write short stories.

Answer 7

Writing. A simple answer and yet it seems perfectly suited to you. Writing (especially creative writing) will allow you to expand and develop both your imagination and writing skills. It does not need a specific amount of time to complete and can be done at your leisure. You could possibly set yourself some targets to reach a particular word count by a particular time. It is also quite a good way to relax and relieve stress. Your writing doesn't have to be a novel or anything a serious as that though maybe writing a diary would help to build up your confidence in writing. Another idea I had would be to start swimming regularly. It is relaxing and can often give you the time to simply unwind after a hard day's work. Both have no limits to them and you can spend as much or as little time as you want on them.

Answer 8

Depends on what you're into. If you're into sport, then trying to learn how to rollerblade is alot of fun. You get classes in the evenings during the week or anytime on the weekends. Once you have mastered it, you can go on a regular skating session on a wednesday or friday night at 8pm and skate around London with a whole group of other skaters. The marshalls stop the traffic and allow you to skate safely in the road. Its loads of fun and you get to meet some really interesting people, plus exercising at the same time. If you need a bit of confidence first before going on one of the night skates, try the Sunday Stroll which is a much slower paced skating group on a sunday at 2pm.

If you don't have skates, try renting from Club Blue room for a week or so and see how you get on. Then you won't be stuck with any extra gear if you end up not liking it.

Answer 9

If you have problems with shyness and motivation, then it would probably be best to get into something where your doing something with other people, where you literally 'have' to drag your *** out of the house. You could always join a band!!! http://www.partysounds.co.uk is a good website for finding potential openings. I did this for about a year and it was the best fun I ever had! Im 25 and quite shy, but the people were so nice and interesting and it was so much fun that it didnt matter. Failing that theres volunteer work, or you could take some IT courses in the evenings. Conservation volunteering is fun. You get to wield various sharp tools and you get to meet all kinds of interesting people. I dont know what your status is, but a lot of the people in the group I volunteered with had met their boyf, girlf thru doing this. Check out your options, theres loads of stuff out there!! :-)

Answer 10

Dya know.......I chose to answer this question because I was in exactly the same position. I split from a long term relationship, have a stressful job, and found myself with time on my hands and wanted to put it to some good use. So, not knowing what to do, I flirted with various things, and like you bought equipment and kit for whatever it was I was attempting. Again, like you, the pieces of equipment ended up in a dark cupboard and are still there to this day. So, my answer to you is, do what you like doing best. If you like crafty things, but feel you are not too good at them, the only way you will get better is by practising. Even the hobbies you have tried and don't do anymore, there not a bad thing, if you look at it as a process of elimination. Don't look at it as you have wasted time and money on something you're not using, look at it like this....you now know that that particular hobby wasn't the one for you. That's one to cross off the list !!

I have a great love of music and so I decided to buy a guitar and now, well.......I can play the guitar!!!!

Don't beat yourself up for not knowing what to do with your time. The important thing to know, is that it is YOUR time, and you can do with it what you want !

One of these days, you'll hit on something and know that is for you. SORRY THIS WAS SO LONG WINDED !!!!

Masterjames650

Answer 11

of the comments. Learn a couple of languages that are similar to each other like Spanish, French, and Italian. Learn how to make short films and create documentaries on topics that interest you. Learn how to play an instrument or how to sing. Take some courses at a local university. The one thing I have not done, but still want to do is travel. The Peace Corps is something I always wanted to do. Volunteer with united way. Rescue baby sea turtles. Write short s