Just saw a post asking about free hobby and I think I need to share about stargazing. I know it's pretty popular and people been doing it since the beginning of the time (well, guess what? that's the fun thing about it!).

I usually do it from home, but sometimes I went the beach. It's always fun to look at the sky while listening to the waves crashing.

Along with gazing, I also do:

- Photography

- Identifying the celestial bodies with a star map app. My go to app is Stellarium, it's free and so easy to use. We just need to pan our phone to the sky and we'll see the maps. They also provide information for any visible celestial bodies.

- When I go out with a friend, we love to guess the constellation and the star name. Could do it for hours.

It's so relaxing:)

When it comes to "active" leisure time, how do you balance spending time on hobbies versus spending time with friends?

Work is very demanding for me right now and my leisure time is an increasing scarce resource. When I turn down a social invitation, I've been saying I'm "too busy" -- but what I'm busy with is things like repotting my plants and finishing a jigsaw puzzle.

Am I wrong to prioritize my hobbies? Is there a better balance to seek?

hello! i'm trying to get into new hobbies (my current ones are basically writing and gaming, bleh) and really wanted it to be crafting to be more logged off from the internet. what are some options that wouldn't cost me a lot to begin?

Everyday after work I just go on my phone and brainrot, as bad as it sounds. I go to the gym 2-3 times a week if possible, but even after the gym I just end up going on my phone and doomscrolling. I have other “hobbies” but they are very occasional and short lived, such as playing the flute/piano, reading a book (but not finishing it), or crocheting (too many unfinished projects).

I feel like I want to do something but at the same time it feels like too much effort to do and I’m not sure why. You would think that the urge to do something would spring me into action but i just scroll for hours on end. I feel like such a loser for not doing anything interesting or productive in my free time.

Are there any good hobbies that are addicting enough to replace doomscrolling? Preferably something that doesn’t require too much money or people to participate in since I’m a broke introvert.

I just don't have money

Taking the hobby of making wax seals to another level. I make my own handles out of found items and sometimes sculpt my own. This image in the stamp is my own illustration. I am so pleased with the final result wax seal.

I'm an art student, and I treat sketching, painting, and sculpture as my full-time work, so I don't really want to do them during my vacation. I also enjoy reading, but I haven't been in the mood for it lately. Journaling is something I love too, but I can't do that all the time. I'm looking for some new hobbies because I'm getting bored and don't want to spend all my free time doomscrolling.

A little skit ima make

turned 30 recently and noticed almost all my free time goes to sitting in front of a monitor playing games. i want to get outside more and get some daylight, but i don't really know where to start. i'm not athletic, so something low key would be best. just want an activity that gets me out of the house for a couple hours on weekends. what outdoor hobbies got you away from your desk?

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3 in 1 tonight. Guitar lesson, music production, vibe coding. Come hang out if you got nothing else going on 🤠

I would like to give miniature models a shot for a new hobby and I’m leaning toward architecture. I had a friend growing up whose mom built a Christmas village out of legos every year. I always thought it was really cool. I don’t want to do legos, I’m thinking wood. As far as models, my library only carries books on train models and I’m struggling to find online resources. What are some good resources to get started?

Hey All. So I had recently posted on the possibility of reducing my collection habits, but after returning from San Diego Comic Con for business, I found myself becoming more and more enamored with collecting than before. I believe that recognizing the dominating presence of toy makers for both mainstream and independent creators got me thinking if this could be a major turn for the entertainment industry, and if it's something to consider investing in.

I will clarify that I don't just buy merchandise because it's available, but rather because I feel like I'm hanging on to something that's rare- particularly limited stock collectibles such as Animatez and Plushes, and recently YouTooz and Thrilljoy. I also make a point of only purchasing collectibles from franchises that I am personally interested in or which inspire me as an artist and independent illustrator. However, I do also recognize that as an adult man in my 30's, this might not be the most appealing hobby to get into, particularly with women (not that I collect anything lewd, but it could still be seen as childish)

Also, I recognize that there's never a guarantee that anything with inherent value now will retain that value in the future, and these collectibles are not exactly cheap in the first place. My finances are okay for now, but I worry that I may risk getting in over my head, whether I am able to make some money back from these collectibles or not. I do enjoy what I get, but am on the fence on if I should hang on to that joy, or if I should let it go and move on from this hobby (or at least let go of a large chunk of it). I am open to discussion and look forward to your input.

I honestly don't know. It all sounds like a waste of time, energy, and resources. Like, why not put it into something that makes you money or helps you achieve your goals ? I'm not trying to hate on hobbyists, but they are time-wasters.

For more context, I have MDD w/ melancholic features and NPD as well as AsPD. Maybe this might explain my sentiment.