By Sue Perbody

Picking up a new hobby is a great way to keep life fulfilling and make your time well spent. Many of us have made our main hobby consuming and scrolling through social media. It’s easy to slump back onto the couch and mindlessly pass through posts of the latest trends and all the remixes of a cute cat that just went viral being reposted time and time again. This becoming such a routine can make us feel as if we don’t have time to do the things we love or the energy to do. I encourage you to pick up a new hobby and switch things up in your life. Use the time you did before consuming media and instead pick up and learn something new or even revisit an old hobby you loved and lost time for. 

If you haven’t found something that you enjoy, don’t be discouraged and keep searching. There are so many different avenues in life to deep dive into and have fun with, to get yourself away from your screens. Whether it be going out and taking pictures of different plants on walks, learning how to cook your favorite meals or crocheting scarves. Our brains need stimulation and to be nourished; any hobby you pursue is going to be good for your mental health. It reduces stress and gives you a sense of accomplishment.. They also can be reviving, can help with breaking up our schedules and give us something to be excited about doing after a extremely tedious work day.

If you are having a hard time picking something you like, or everything you try isn’t enticing you, don’t get frustrated, not everything will suit each individual and there are plenty of options out there. A great way you can try a new hobby is searching through local classes that are available near your home. Try out a painting class or a cooking class. Don’t allow yourself to get drawn into mindless hours of social media scrolling. Find something that thrives that passion for learning back into your soul!