Occupying your time with something that’s not your phone can be a tricky task to achieve, but these activities can help keep your screen time down whilst also entertaining even the toughest of critics.
From bringing the outside in to creating your own tasty treats, there is something for everyone on this list.
Take a look at these 11 hobbies that you can undertake and see if any intrigue you enough to try them:
5. Book nook making
Book lovers and bibliophiles rejoice, as this brilliant hobby will not only spruce up your bookshelf, but also enable you to stick on an audiobook whilst you craft away, killing two birds with one stone. If you’re not a social media addict, then the concept of a book nook might be unknown, but it is basically a portal-looking entrance into whatever world you want to create, resulting in a great statement piece on your shelves between your beloved books. Whether you want a fantasy focused nook that showcases dragons and magic or would prefer to step back in time to a Victorian street with a ye olde bookshop sign, you choose the intricacy of your project and set off on an explorative journey into the cutest insert for your collection. Photo: the.book.nerd.fox on Instagram
6. Wire wrapping
A creatively crafty choice, wire wrapping is a jewellery technique that can be used to make personalised rings, pendants and more, often stemming from traditional Celtic designs. Alongside the obvious act of keeping your hands busy whilst you binge the newest TV shows, this productive craft can be adapted based on your skill level, ranging from intricate designs to simple wrap-arounds featuring a central stone. If you’re struggling for inspiration, a quick browse online will reveal some brilliant creations that you can replicate fully or copy aspects from to make your own unique product to wear with pride. Photo: pexels
7. Coin piercing
Previously punishable by death, coin piercing or coin cutting is a now consequence-free task that takes skill and perseverance to master, but produces incredible end products that you can use as display pieces, earrings, tabletops and more. For as little as 1p, you can start a new hobby that has an endless array of end results, including quirky designs made out of a seemingly boring penny. If you find that you’ve exhausted all of the creative spark with pennies and pound coins, there are 180 currencies in use globally, not to mention old coinage that can be used as well, so see what treasures you can produce. Photo: unsplash
8. Bonsai tree care
Aesthetically pleasing and satisfying, bonsai trees are well-known for their dainty form that brings botanical gardens into your home. Bonsai have a reputation for being tricky, but each species has different care needs and there are plenty of types that aren’t difficult to nurture if you don’t have any past experience with plants. Either pick up a fully fledged ficus and get your pruners out immediately or grow your own bonsai from scratch, but be prepared to wait a minimum of five years before you can style it. Photo: unsplash