I spend a lot of time on the computer. Like 16 hours a day sometimes. I know that isn't great for my health, but I don't have a lot to do that isn't playing games, coding, or watching Netflix.
As such, I am looking for a new hobby. What kind of stuff do you like to do that doesn't involve a computer?
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Going to the gym, swimming lessons, snowboarding, Netflix and Chill, going out with friends, reading. That's what I got going on at the moment.
There was rugby as well for almost 15 years, but I hung my boots up a while ago. I still miss it a lot.
I might take up indoor touch rugby next year. This fall was a bit of a doozy injury wise. I tore my right calf in November which made swimming lessons challenging. Swimming with just your arms for an hour is definitely a workout. 😅
All that to say, consider looking into sports in your area as well. It's fun, good exercise and you meet tonnes of people.
I played Rugby in college and absolutely loved it. I was a second row at first, then played inside center once I got a bit lighter and quicker. I played touch fairly regularly in NYC after graduating, but couldn't get super into it. What position did you play?
All over the map for the beginning of my rugby career. I played wing in high school for a year and then I started off playing scrum half/backrow while in CEGEP.
I started playing club and got tossed around from position to position so I switch clubs to go to the MIRFC. I started playing scrum-half for them and then when I went to university, I started my first year as scrum-half, second year at wing, third year as outside center and then from there, the rest of my career was at hooker.
Good times, good times. ;)
I played Hurling in college and there is a really good Pub League here in Indianapolis - I definitely need to get back into that. It's been winter, so they aren't playing. I used to swim in HS, maybe I should look into that!
Thanks for the tips!
Riding. Running. Snowboarding 😃Of that list, my number one hobby is horseback riding. I compete in show jumping and ride at least 5 days/week. Having that second little world to escape into is really great. If work is stressful, I can just escape by going to ride. Here is a video of me riding a couple weeks ago
My husband and I also have two corgis and while its not really a "hobby" nothing beats coming home after a long day and taking them for a walk together or to the park. Something about watching them happily run around just makes you forget everything else.
That's super cool! Your dogs are adorable!
I love corgis! I have one my self and one ear doesn't stay up. It's cute.
Reading books can be good since it helps to expand your mind and how you view the world. I personally love to read if I'm in my local library, cafe, travelling and journal what I had learnt from the book.
Oh nice! This is some really great information! I should check out the Kendo thing, seems neat!
I have a bike, but it has been super cold here lately, so I haven't ridden much.
I play D&D at work, but a weekend game would be a lot of fun! I travel a lot on the weekends, unfortunately, so I don't know how reliable my schedule would be.
Thanks for the ideas!
Drawing, walking and playing with my dog, biking, trying different sport activities (yet to find one I want to commit to), reading, learning languages (if we count things that are done not in front of computer, like reading or working with a text book).
I used to snowboard several times per winter week when I lived in a mountain town. Also did photography, amateur theater, crafting cosplay costumes, sewing and all kinds of crafts, attempted to learn a musical instrument...
There is too much stuff out there that I would like to do!
Learning Japanese and skateboarding when the weather is good.
I've been slowly getting into woodworking, you can get started with a few tools that aren't terribly expensive. Though it's easy to keep spending money on new stuff once you get started. If you're in an apartment it can be difficult to find space for this hobby, thought Makerspaces can be good for this.
Cooking is a really easy one to get into, there's tons of videos and recipes online for free. Plus you need to eat, so kill two birds with one stone.
I started playing guitar because I could do it at the computer and it was something that could be done without one, haha. I got into contact with non-computer people that wanted to make music with me.
I also started to ride everywhere in the city by bike, that helped to get some exercise without explicitly exercising.
My girlfriends are into climbing/bouldering so I got into that too.
I also started lifting weights at home, because I am working from home and this can be done in 30minutes if you don't have to go to a gym.
Cosplay and prop building! Admittedly a lot of 3d printer use but the grunt-work is all hands-on. I'm currently building a 501st Shoretrooper and hoping to be approved in a couple of weeks.
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Doing sport, spending time with the family, going to the cinema, drinking beers with friends, gardening, tinkering in the house,... Or just sleeping!
Indoor climbing/bouldering is something I've been doing for a month now. It's super fun and great exercise.
I also play a lot of Disc Golf. I usually walk 10 or 15 miles a week just from playing Disc Golf. It's a really open community and a great way to make friends too. It's everywhere, you can find courses all over the world and it's really cheap to get started and play forever.
I began learning west coast swing over a year ago and let me tell you it is really fun. Found some amazing dance communities locally and made a tons of friends. You just have to be brave to consistently put yourself out there for the first few weeks when you have absolutely no idea what to do.
I've got a side-gig tutoring! Mostly it's middle/high school kids learning math (algebra and calculus). A little Python too. It's fun. :)
My other favorite thing is playing Ukulele! It's little and musical and makes me happy. Currently, this is the coolest song I know. (Caveat: I don't play it nearly as well.)
Airsoft with friends. And lots of guns. :D - Masterchief_DW87.
Another runner here. In addition to that I read a bunch and draw/paint when I can. I find having a more 'right brain' hobby can help keep my brain balanced. (There is no science there I'm aware of but shrug). I used to play music (mostly piano) but I have to young children and they usually want to play with me when I play. That is fun but hardly good practice. Drawing, painting, reading can all be done quietly after they're in bed for the night. I also enjoy, but am terrible, at chess (an other abstract strategy games as well) but AFK I don't get many opportunities to indulge that hobby either.