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In 2020, the entire world halted as the pandemic affected the lives of everyone. As advised by health experts, quarantine has made everyone stay at home, as businesses, schools, and workplaces have been shut down.
Now, one year into the pandemic, there are still restrictions imposed as some countries still implement strict quarantine protocols. Over this period, people have ventured into different things to keep themselves busy. Perhaps you are also one of those people who want to try something new this pandemic. Here are some hobbies you can get started with:
Fly High with Radio-Controlled Aircraft
Are you missing the feel of flying? Since travel restrictions are still in place, why not take the experience into your own home and start your radio control planes collection?
A handheld radio device remotely operates RC aircraft. These can be bought at your local hobby store and can even be purchased online.
There are many RC planes to choose from, depending on the model and type of aircraft you fancy. You can select from aerobatic planes, FPV planes, gliders, micro planes, scale planes, and so many more. If you are a newbie, you can head to your local flying club to get the best tips when it comes to flying your RC aircraft.
Get Nifty with Knitting
Although considered as old-fashioned, knitting can be a hobby that you can start in the comfort of your own home. It might look easy to learn, but it takes years of patiently practicing for one to master the art of knitting.
The best thing about getting started with knitting is that you can start with the basics – a set of knitting needles and plenty of yarn can already do the job. What’s even better is you can create anything as far as your imagination can go, from blankets to beanies and even toys for your little ones.
This is also a hobby you can share with your family members or housemates. Who knows, this would lead to a regular activity that you can do with the ones you love and even help knit the family closer together during this pandemic.
Work Your Green Thumb and Start Gardening
Any aspiring plant moms or dads out there? Indeed, taking care of your plant babies may not wholly replace the company of human companionship. Still, it does help curb away from the feeling of loneliness as you keep quarantined at home.
Studies have also shown that gardening dramatically contributes to good mental health and overall well-being. Outcomes include reducing bouts of depression and anxiety and a noticeable increase in individual satisfaction and quality of life.
Developing a love for gardening can also contribute to a greater sense of community, as you can share your newfound green hobby by getting involved in your neighborhood community garden. This movement emerged recently during the pandemic and has helped provide a healthy food resource, especially for those struggling financially during this period.
You can get started with your plant parent journey by visiting your local plant shop or hardware. There are many easy-to-grow plants you can keep indoors, such as snake plants, peace lily, pothos, to name a few. You can even start a mini garden in your kitchen by planting your food scraps, such as herb cuttings, discarded onion bulbs, or carrot heads.
Find Balance with Yoga
There is so much free content online if you wish to start your fitness journey, especially during this pandemic. One of the many fitness-centered videos that you can easily access on youtube is yoga, with channels such as Yoga with Adriene that caters to beginners and long-term yogis.
Research shows how significant yoga is in dealing with stress and anxiety during these times, especially as the uncertainty of the pandemic ending soon tends to occupy people’s minds. In addition, it has been found that incorporating yoga into your daily lifestyle can help improve psychological well-being, manage negative emotions, and help maintain mental stability.
What’s even better is you can do your yoga practice anytime, be it a 20-minute break away from your work desk or a short morning stretch as you wake up and start your day. Then, you can come to the mat (or even a towel or directly on the floor if you prefer!) So now is the perfect time if you wish to start on your fitness journey with yoga.
Explore the Art of Reading
You may have already been an avid reader before the pandemic hit, but work, family responsibilities, or studies got in the way. Or maybe, you want to get started with reading and expand your knowledge about the world and explore different cultures within your reach.
Reading is a hobby that you can quickly start with during this pandemic, as there are so many materials you can easily access online – from E-books to paperbacks and novels. You can add your choice of reading material to your cart, order, and have them delivered right to your doorstep.
Now that everyone has more time to stay at home, this could be an excellent excuse to get cozy and bundle up in your favorite blanket with your favorite cup of tea and book of choice.
Takeaway
With many hobbies that you can try and new things that you can explore and venture into, boredom would be out of the picture. Hopefully, you can give these hobbies a try, and who knows, you can become a pro at any of these once the pandemic ends.
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