What is one hobby that is good for your Anxiety?
What is one hobby that is good for your Anxiety?
Having a hobby is a great way to spend our spare time, unwind from our daily routine and ease anxiety or stress. It gives us something enjoyable to focus on, at the same time taking our mind off anything negative that we may be experiencing. Post here one hobby that helps you reduce anxiety and makes you feel fulfilled to share it with the rest of our community!
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i have several - i enjoy hiking - i found a local national park that blows my mind when I can get there. trying to make it like a monthly thing. i'm trying to get more into kayaking - they do this at the local national park i found about an hour away from me - it is affordable with gear - and it is easy to do so i'm trying to make this more a thing in my life. it takes me out of the house, out in nature, is totally different and leaves me refreshed and energized. God's gift!
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Sounds awesome!
Oh so many! I want to say listening to rain sounds, closing my eyes and breathing slow.
Sometimes I like to play a video game.
I like to come on 7Cups and chat away :)
Rereading one of my favorite books. If the characters are going through a tough time, my anxiety gets channeled into them instead. If the characters are having a peaceful moment, I feel their peace being shared with me to soothe away my anxiety.
Sleep and cry 😬
Crocheting! it's really fun and relaxing for me.
For me, it's really listening to music. I love rap, soul music, R&B, jazz, rock, alternative, etc. I like finding new music and searching artists I never knew about. It helps me relax and enjoy learning about music.
I can recommend using flowers as a hobby. There are breeding options (gardening). But there is also floristry. It seems to me that the last variant helps a lot to calm the nerves. My older sister is into this. She lives in England and has her own garden but sometimes orders exotic flowers to complement the composition, click here for more info. This hobby is great for girls and women. Although I personally know a couple of men who like to collect original bouquets for their friends with their own hands.
Great question! Getting good ideas from what others are sharing, so thank you all! 😊
Some percentage of my anxiety is brought on by bottling up my feelings and getting too muted emotionally...
Lately I've been experimenting with dancing alone in my apartment, so I dance-out different moods. So when I'm angry, Alanis Morrisett's "Jagged Little Pill" works some angry stuff out of my system. Or when I feel too frightened, I have an empowement playlist that's upbeat and energizing. On occasion I play sad songs to bring on a good cry.
The key for me is staying focused on the expression and the beat, and not be perfectioistic about whether it's a good dance or not.
I can only imagine how hilarious it would be if I videotaped these dances. A possible viral video in my future? Who knows?
Stay safe everyone, 💜
I really love journaling and listening to classical music. I enjoy writing and creating stories in my head, and I hope one day to create a story that is impactful for others to enjoy and relate to.
That a big question...
Personally, what helps me the most with anxiety is keeping my mind occupied, in whatever you like or passionate about, exercise is very good to clear the mind.
I have a lot of hobbies hehe but still I feel Photography really helps me to feel less anxious. It really makes me so calm, I love doing Nature Photography especially Sky Photography a lot. Also I would love to do Wild life Photography soon. :')))))
I love dancing, it helps me so much.
Lately, I have been doing some Just Dance videos in the mornings and evenings :) They're a lot of fun, I feel like I'm improving a life skill haha, and it's a good way to squeeze in some enjoyable exercise :)
