What do you do in your free time after having exhausted your hobbies? (linux.community)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by lenore582@linux.community to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Let me explain the question: I have several hobbies like playing the guitar, sometimes singing, walking and enjoying nature, reading and lately sunbathing while hearing an audio book.

Playing an instrument, singing and reading end up being tiring, even if I enjoy the music and the reading. I feel I have to stop after being concentrated for an hour.

Quieter hobbies, like walking to enjoy nature end up being boring as well. The only completely passive hobby I have is sunbathing and it all depends on how interesting the audio book is.

Sometimes I’d like to practice a hobby, but I’m so tired I end up lazying around, watching a stupid youtube video but thinking I should do something else.

What else could I do? Any other completely passive hobbies?

No drugs, no alcohol.

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[-] Melobol@lemmy.ml 13 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

If I am actually bored, I also start cleaning things you don't usually clean. Footboards, light switches, the fridge... Put away stuff you won't use in the next month.
But right now I am considering to put cooking from chores to hobby category in my mind. If I try to look at it as fun instead of have to - I think I will do it more. And my sourdough starter is ready to go also.

[-] velma@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago

But right now I am considering to put cooking from chores to hobby category in my mind.

That's a great way to reframe cooking! When I'm feeling bored of it or am dreading cooking, sometimes picking out a new recipe helps me get excited about it again.

[-] Melobol@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago

One of my favorite YouTuber is back with cooking, that's what made me try to re-frame it.

[-] velma@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

Thanks for the link! I'll def check this out and see if I can pick up some new skills

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