Got a Hobbie?
I used to have many hobbies that I would partake in. I love to paint, so, right poetry, read, I did scrapbooking, I love to take pictures, I enjoy singing karaoke, and I also like to bake.
Lately I have been in a bit of a funk and have not really felt like doing any of those things. I was just wondering if anyone else gets into these funks and when they do how do you get out of them?
Also, do you have a favorite past time/ hobby that you love to do? I would love to hear about it!
@crystaldawn76
What a great post! When I want to have fun, I quilt. Fabric, its colors and textures are my go to creative outlet. But sometimes I need a brain break and trying something new helps me get past a brain funk, something not complicated, but interesting to me. A trip to a new library in my area to check out a book I haven't read before can be an adventure. A new coffee shop to meet a friend for a short visit is great; making connections with people is important. Remember to give yourself grace, because time helps too.
@resourcefulRiver8785 my mother was a wonderful seamstress. She also love to make quilts. I have made a couple of quilts, simple ones. I'm not very good with a sewing machine though LOL the library here is quite a ways away so I do not get to the library that often. I used to read quite a bit but haven't found much to Peak my interest these days. I love having coffee dates with friends!
@crystaldawn76 I am kind of in the same situation. used to do lots of hobbies . didn't engage in anything for the last 3 months. This week I walked a lot, talked to trees lol and read 2 books. It's a huge improvement ***.
It's totally okay to not be interested and be in a funk. We all get the funk from time to time. You said you wrote poetry. people who can write poetry are like superheroes for me haha. maybe you could read some poetry, for a change.
@chillmoon that's awesome that you started going for walks! That is definitely something that I need to start doing. I am hoping when the spring comes I will be in better spirits. Maybe I just have the winter blues? I look forward to going outside and working in my Gardens this spring.
@crystaldawn76
I have tons of Hobbies. I used to draw too. Not that I am that very good. Though my Dad said I draw like a child even though I am an adult hehe.
I kind of stopped doing it. It feels tedious for me to start again.
But singing karaoke is a hobby I don't stop. It's my coping mechanism when life is so stressful.
@Jewelmoon17 I used to love to draw as well, and I draw the same LOL I'm not much of an artist but I did enjoy it. I Love karaoke! I tried to convince my boyfriend to sing with me but normally the only time he will is after he's had a couple of drinks LOL my sister loves to sing karaoke and I do that with her usually when I go to visit.
@crystaldawn76 I find that I get into funds when I feel emotional stress, depression or any heavy emotions. During those times I don't use any lights and just use candles, fairy lights anything that is soft on the eyes.
Past time hobby would be hand sewing, been thinking of getting back into it
@amusingWest5360 * funks
@amusingWest5360 also, when people are in a funk they usually try to push themselves to get out of it, when really what's better is to accept it for what it is and listen to what your body is wanting to do.
@amusingWest5360 Very good advice!
@crystaldawn76
Audiobooks. Sometimes the comfort of a familiar story helps.
@straightforwardLime4078 I used to listen to those when I worked as a custodian
I like voice acting and drawing.
@DarkXWolf17KAI That sounds like a lot of fun!
