It Only Takes These 4 Steps To Kickstart A New Hobby

Brainstorm

Before you can start a new hobby, you have to figure out what kind of activity you want to do! The world is your oyster when it comes to figuring that out. Think back to your childhood or even the last few weeks for inspiration. Is there anything today that you wished you were spending time on? What makes you feel most alive? What do you daydream about?

If you hop back and forth between hobbies, that doesn't mean you have commitment issues — you just might not have figured out what you like yet! Don't be afraid to try multiple hobbies until you can find one you want to stick with.

Creative Hobbies

Pick a hobby from this list to try, or let it inspire new ideas. It's a perfect place to start, regardless of whether you're looking for one particular hobby or you want to do multiple at once. And don't worry about sticking to your sign — try out whatever on this list feels exciting!

Pro Tips For Brainstorming

While hobbies aren't exactly like doing a brainstorm at work, these practical tips might just help you in your search for a pastime!

Research

Once you've figured out the kind of hobby you want to try out, start doing the research into that activity. Beyond googling "Who was the first person to bullet journal?" you might need inspiration photos or some info on where to buy supplies. You'll also want to figure out the time commitment you're able to give, and the time commitment that the hobby requires.

Bonus Points: Make A Vision Board

Get your creative juices flowing with images, quotes, and colors. We'd do this everyday if we could!

Purchase Your Supplies

Whether you need to buy a guitar to start your lessons or replace the colored pencils you've had since elementary school, go out and find some supplies to help you get your new hobby off the ground. If you're not sure about whether you're ready to commit to your new pastime, start small instead of spending hundreds of dollars right off the bat.

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DIY Kits

These babies will give you everything you need for some specific hobbies without scrambling to find each individual piece.

Go For It

If you can begin with just 10 or 15 minutes a day to spend doing something that you love, you'll be off to a great start. Don't worry if things don't go perfectly or you end up discovering you don't like something that you thought you'd love. This is all about experimentation, fun, and figuring out what sets your soul on fire.