Almost a year has passed since stay-at-home orders have been issued, and waiting patiently in the safely our homes is getting increasingly harder to do. At the beginning of the pandemic, schools, offices, parks, restaurants, and many things we love doing were made unavailable to us, but we did our part and stayed away in hopes of combating the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, after months of anxiety and isolation, we are tempted to ease the safety precautions we were once so dedicated to at the start. Hobbies can help fight off this caution fatigue.
Spending time on an activity that you enjoy can reduce stress, improve your mood, make you feel present, and improve your mental health. That is why St. Vincent de Paul of Los Angeles has compiled a list of 50 potential hobbies that can boost your mood, lower anxiety levels, and build the stamina to last a little longer.
50 Hobbies to Fight Caution Fatigue
- Knitting or Sewing
- Starting a Garden
- Redecorating a Room in Your Home
- Starting a YouTube Channel
- Making your Own Candles
- Writing to a Penpal
- Starting a Podcast
- Learning a Language
- Photography
- Picking up a Musical Instrument
- Reading
- Barbecuing
- Woodworking
- Painting or Drawing
- Singing
- Doing Yoga or Pilates
- Hiking
- Surfing
- Biking
- Upcycling Clothing or Furniture
- Playing Chess
- Tennis
- Journaling
- Home Improvement
- Scrapbooking
- Coding
- Running
- Composting
- Vintage Clothing Collecting
- Record Collecting
- Home Brewing
- Origami
- Jewelry Making
- Video Gaming
- Puzzles (Jigsaw, Crossword, Sudoku, etc.)
- Thrifting
- Dancing
- Learning Magic Tricks
- Swimming
- Fostering Shelter Animals
- Makeup
- Blogging
- Watching Movies
- Rollerblading
- Budgeting
- Slacklining
- Cheesemaking
- Practicing Tai Chi
- Decluttering
- Travel Planning
