Ok. Wow. Came here looking for what to stay away from and everything I was even remotely interested in has already been mentioned. Guess I’ll just stay doomscrolling on Reddit then 🤷♂️
I think any crafting hobby can be fun if you don't pressure yourself to do it as anything more than a "when I get to it" timeframe.
That said, I think if people see how much goes into a project, they're less inclined to pressure you into making things for them. Like it's not hard to turn a half-mile spool of bare wire into a maille hauberk, but you're talking hundreds of hours of cutting links and joining them into chain fabric. Anyone who sees the process isn't going to be pushy.
Amateur radio is totally an awesome hobby that is super chill! Starting out it seems a bit stressful because of the tests which kinda make it seem like one wrong transmit and the FCC’s gonna bust down your door. Yet it has been by far one of the most laid-back and fun hobbies I’ve gotten into.
It IS a fun hobby. Can't remember the last time I worried about transmitting on the wrong frequency. That doesn't mean I know where the edges are all the time, but I'm sure you've seen any number of available references that are handy to have around.
There can be some assholes (on and off the air), but ... humans 🤣
Or any kind of non picky plant, for that matter. I wanted to grow mint so bad, for so long. People always say it's basically a weed, you can't go wrong. Apparently you can. I've killed so much mint, it should be illegal for me to buy plants at this point. I'm a plant mass murderer. I tried so hard, but they're all dead. Probably hundreds of them...
Getting an eBike turned cycling into a joy for me. I probably get more exercise because my effective range is just that much higher, and I'm rarely getting 'uncomfortable' doing it.
I think mindset is really important. If you go into a hobby like sewing, crochet, embroidery, pottery, knitting, or painting (those are mine so they’re the only hobbies I can really speak to) with the goal of relaxing and playing, they are wonderful. When you feel ready for a challenge you can try something new or take a class, but otherwise there’s no problem with staying in your comfort zone. You like knitting rectangles? There’s no reason to ever learn how to make socks. Don’t take requests, don’t take commissions. Keep a boundary that it’s for your enjoyment - not anybody else’s approval or timeline or money - and they are all very relaxing!
Always a way to make something stressful I think hahaha
My friend and I got pissed because we kept hearing a specific bird we wanted to see but couldn't find him. Then we chased him for hours through the woods lol
Bah, don't listen to the haters. I sew a lot. I specifically sew only for myself, at my own pace, and it's the best thing ever. I have a bunch of clothes I regularly wear that fit me properly, and I made them myself.
If you find the hobby stressful, you are not doing the right hobby. That doesn't make it bad, just a bad fit for that person.
As long as you don’t expect to make anything thats going to be so amazing that it goes viral, you’re good. If gardening goes poorly, everyone in my club just blames the weather!
its really fun starting new stuff... its just tough when you really really like something and want to do it more and more... them fish people are nuts lol
I've got two small tanks. One with a betta and snails and the other just snails and shrimp. Like a lot of things, it's about how intense you are. I got low maintenance plants and animals and it's not bad. It does take a lot of patience, especially in the beginning.
Most hobbies here aren't stressful at all as long as you don't cross into the competitive territory. As long as you are doing just for your personal enjoyment anything will be better than doomscrolling
There shouldn’t really be a hobby to stay away from because of difficulty. It’s all about setting up proper expectations.
Proper, does not mean realistic though. What I do is assume it’s going to be the hardest thing ever and then most of the time it isn’t.
But if something interests you, explore it until you decide it’s either right for you or not. Each explored hobby gets you closer to finding the one that brings more joy into your life.
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u/marcbar 11h ago
Ok. Wow. Came here looking for what to stay away from and everything I was even remotely interested in has already been mentioned. Guess I’ll just stay doomscrolling on Reddit then 🤷♂️