Hobbies are activities that we love doing in our leisure time. While many people have a lot of hobbies, some don’t even have a single one. In my opinion, we must have at least one hobby because having a hobby keeps our brain occupied and we become more productive. A hobby can help us master a particular skill that can become our profession later. I had a friend who was always keen about dancing and used to do it just because she liked it but, today she runs her dance academy and is doing quite well in her life. This is just one example. There are several sportspersons and artists who just loved playing or practicing their crafts as their hobbies but ended up making a huge name in their respective fields and continue to inspire people around the world.
Many people like doing things that are out of the box. I have met many people who told me that instead of doing things that other people do like dancing or singing they would love to learn something unique but they don’t know what they should learn.
So, today I will be sharing some unique ideas that will help you to find an ideal hobby for yourself. This post is for women only. In my next posts, I will try to share some ideas for men too.
Now, without wasting time anymore, let’s see what we have got in our list. Let’s go.
10. Perfume making
Perfumery or perfume-making is a great hobby for you if you love smelling nice or experimenting with fragrances. You can make different scents for yourself, gift them to your friends or you can start your own business of homemade perfumes. I have personally tried this hobby during the corona lockdown and was successful at making a nice perfume from orange peels that smelt way nicer than the ones made from chemicals. I made one from rose petals too which had a really rich color. You can make several homemade fragrances like these, you can either learn it from the internet or books. You can make different fragrances and write the recipes down in a book and you will have your own “book of fragrances.”
9. Cloud gazing
This is one of my favorite hobbies which I do almost every day in winter. It seems quite simple to just sit and watch the clouds but it creates a deep impact in our minds and souls. You will observe a lot of things like the movement of clouds, their colors, and the shapes that are formed. You can also journal or just do some self-reflection exercises to gain a pearl of greater inner wisdom.
8. Jewelry making
This is one of the best hobbies which you can try, believe me, it will be something you will never regret doing. Inspired by one of my relatives who makes her jewelry, I learned and made a jewelry set for myself that looks very professional I also made a pearl necklace for my mother as she is fond of pearls. You can just order some pearls, gems, and other kinds of stones from amazon or any other website along with some threads or tools. You can also order a jewelry-making set, you will get almost everything necessary in that set. You can make earrings, pendants, and many other pieces for yourself, your family, and your friends.
7. Soap making
I am someone with very sensitive skin so once I tried making a soap bar for myself using some coffee, butter, and aloe vera gel. It was quite small in size but helped to remove pimples from my skin. It didn’t smell very strong like other soaps do because I didn’t add any fragrance to it but it helped cleanse my skin and improve its texture. I made many soap bars from lemon and honey, rose and butter, and one from milk too which is my favorite to this date. Many people asked me the reason I was doing this because now anyone hardly uses soap thanks to shower gels and my answer to them was quite simple I was doing it for myself. This is also a great gift idea as handmade gifts are trending right now and they feel more special than others. You can gift a bag full of these soap bars, maybe in different shapes or colors.
6. Flower arranging
I haven’t tried this hobby but I will try this in the future as I think this is one of the most creative and peaceful hobbies that one can do. Flowers are natural healers and they will help you to improve your mood their fragrances will work like aroma therapy for you. You will also learn about different flower species in the process. You can also start your own business and it will give you good results for sure as this is a very underrated yet highly rewarding business. There’s a lot of internet from where you can learn and if you want to learn it more properly then you take a course too. If you are willing to take an online course then I think Udemy will be a good option. It has courses for flower arranging and designing too.
5.Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking is gaining a lot of attention these days and it deserves all of it. It is scientifically proven that scrapbooking helps to lower stress levels and keeps you happy. It is a creative hobby that allows you to write or draw what you want. Everything must make at least one scrapbook, which can bring back some old memories and peace in their lives. Once you start it, you will feel really good but when you finish one then you will realize how it changes your behavior and your life. I made 4 scrapbooks in the past two years and they are close to my heart as they helped me to understand and express myself. You don’t have to follow a You tuber to do it. You can do it by yourself. Your scrapbook can revolve around a certain theme like space, vintage, floral, or any other theme that you like.
4. Underwater yoga
This is a great practice with amazing results. It is not everyone’s cup of tea but you can be different. Not only health benefits but it can provide you a strong inner peace and improved mental health. It will also boost your creativity and intelligence. But, remember it is not for everyone because it is a practice that can take years you just can’t directly jump in a pool and start making poses.
3.Designing your own dress
This is something very unique. Isn’t it cool to wear something that you designed yourself? I think everyone has got designing skills to some extent and you can use them for your benefit. You can make a pleasing design and give it to someone who can make a dress for you with that design. You can also design your own custom t-shirts on some print-on-demand websites like Printify or Redbubble and wear them. Print on demand is growing nowadays, if you are willing then you can even start your own t-shirt business and not only t-shirts you can start printing on tote bags, mugs, bedsheets, etc. You just have to design what you like and your order will be fulfilled by the company you are associated with. There is something like print-on-demand jewelry and print-on-demand shoes too. So, if you like designing jewelry or shoes then you can use them.
2. Horology
This one is quite interesting and I bet most of you must have never heard of this or thought of this. Horology is the art of making watches. I was inspired by the character of Carina Smyth from Pirates of the Caribbean to learn about it. It is a very unique as well as an interesting thing to learn and you can further make a career in it too. You can make a wristwatch for yourself or gift it to someone really special.
1. Stargazing
This is what I do every day. Just like clouds, stars too will fill your heart with an immense amount of peace. You will notice some great things in the night sky like the rotation of the earth since stars and moon change directions from time to time, shooting stars, and a lot of aircraft. Do you know? The first time when I saw a shooting star I couldn’t judge what it was and when I finally figured out it was gone. So, be alert and don’t make the mistake that I did. For a great experience, you can take a telescope with you or a pair of binoculars. You can get both of these easily from Amazon or any other website. There is no risk in buying it online I ordered my telescope online and it works great. I along with my father and brother have seen many stars through it and it was a great experience.
So, this was all that I had for today. I hope you liked my ideas and you will try some of them. All of these hobbies are very relaxing and can make you more productive and creative. I have tried most of them and they did change me for good. Remember that everything takes time and you can’t attain perfectionism in one day. You may or I should say you will fail in the beginning just like everyone does but what keeps you going is your inner passion and consistency. I have seen many people who take up a hobby and just after a week or so they gave up just to regret it. You can choose any craft as your hobby but without expecting to learn it quickly because good things take time Rome wasn’t built in a day so you can’t start learning perfume making today and make great scents tomorrow. Simple hobbies like stargazing too will require you to learn about constellations and many other related things like using a telescope. I think you must have understood what I wanted to say. I will be sharing more unique ideas in the future, till then take care. Thank you.
