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mothers taught them how to bake and cook and they both now ?nd it
relaxing and therapeutic. Another was taught how to cross stitch by
her grandmother and continues this as a hobby. Several women grew
up camping, boating, gardening and running and still love to do these
things as a hobby. Many of the readers have always loved reading and
continue to ?nd it enjoyable.
Some were introduced to their hobbies by others: their husbands
showed them how to golf or ?sh or they were asked to play volleyball
or be on a bowling league and enjoyed the comrade. Another
participated in a yoga class as a suggestion from a friend and became
hooked. A motorcycle driving voyager learned from her husband, who
also taught their daughter. They all now go on rides together.
Some began their hobby sometime later in life because it was
something that they found interesting to them and they had time for
it. One decided to begin looking around on ancestry.com and became
captivated by the study of her family’s history. This self-discovered
genealogist also gardens, something that she started when Yankton
opened their Community Gardens.
Though the hobbies all di?er, the women agree on the reasons for
their hobbies. Their hobbies provide them enjoyment and fun or
relaxation and therapeutic release.
What’s Stopping You?
I asked these women to think about any hobbies they would be
interested in trying and, if so, what’s stopping them? There are several
sought after hobbies like knitting, crocheting, photography, reading,
volleyball, archery, camping, gardening, canning, running, making
stained glass and….. skydiving! I have to admit, skydiving would never
be something I ever consider but no doubt that this would put some
excitement and adventure into life.
Time is the biggest hindrance from starting a new hobby. Other
reasons listed were: expense, ambition, previous injury, fear and
?nding a class or other resource to learn how to begin.
Want to Try a New Hobby?
Thinking of starting a new hobby but don’t really know where to
begin? There are just a few things to consider when contemplating
new hobby:
* What things do you ?nd interesting? What do you like to do?
* What are you looking for in a hobby? Friendship? Solitude?
Relaxation and therapeutic release? Exercise? Getting outdoors or
traveling? A way to help others?
* How much does it cost you to start the hobby? Are there any
supplies or equipment that is required? Are there ways that you can
begin your hobby without much start-up costs?
* Would you like a hobby that you do alone or one with other
people?
* How long will it take to get started? Is it a time consuming
hobby? How much time do you want to invest in your hobby?
* Do you know anyone else who has this hobby? Find out their
tips and tricks for making the hobby more enjoyable and for getting
started.
Want a Low Cost Hobby?
Looking for a free or low-cost hobby? I found several suggestions
for free or minimal cost hobbies. According to freeintenyears.com,
there are over a hundred low cost hobbies to choose from: reading,
writing, learning a new language, biking, swimming, gardening,
camping, listening to music, playing with your children, getting to know
someone/meeting other people, playing cards, cooking, baking,
scrapbooking, canning, volunteering your time, following a local sports
team, donating blood, visiting museums, couponing, bird watching,
yoga, meditation, charting your family history and the list goes on and
on.(2) With so many things to choose from surely nobody should ever
get bored.
It’s not easy ?nding a new hobby. A hobby should come to you
naturally. You can’t force yourself to do something that you have no
interest in or it just won’t stick. Sign up for a class that sounds
interesting or ask your friends what kinds of hobbies they have and ask
their advice if you’d like to try. The key to ?nding a new hobby is
keeping an open mind and be willing to try something new. You might
discover something new about yourself and ?nd something that you
fall in love with!
Sources:
1.http://stress.about.com/od/funandgames/a/The-Importance-Of-Hobbies-For-Stress-Relief.htm
2. http://freeintenyears.com/frugal-tips/100-cheap-hobbies/
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