As we wave goodbye to 2021 and hello to the new year ahead, many of us use this period as a time for self-reflection. What have we achieved over the past year? What were our highlights? What were our struggles?
Within this pondering, we’re often found looking to the future with a fresh mentality and new goals that we’d like to achieve.
Reports reveal that last year, 12% of Brits made new year’s resolutions that they vowed to stick to throughout 2021.
With this in mind, we wanted to look into a range of different hobbies we can consider taking up in 2022.
Delve into Healthier
Eating
It’s one which
nearly all of us pledge to improve upon every year, but in order to perform at
our best level, we have to start from within – and that means eating a balanced
diet. It’s important to remember that eating healthily is a lifestyle choice
and it’s all about everything in moderation. Eating nutritiously has been known
to make us feel more alert and more energised – which leads to more productivity
within our work lives.
Learn How to Paint
Many people
who take up painting do so because they find it extremely calming and
therapeutic. For those who lead a particularly busy life, painting can be a
great distraction to shut your mind off from the everyday 9-5, and focus on carving
out some recreational time for yourself instead. If you find there’s little
room for creativity within your day job, it can be particularly enjoyable to
feed that creative side of your brain with some much-needed time to channel
your inner Picasso! You can find plenty of starter kits online with all the
equipment you need to begin your journey into painting.
Get into Programming
Coding and programming are hobbies that are especially great for those with technical minds who are looking for a pastime that is sure to challenge them. A great starting point for getting into programming is to invest in home programming tools such as Raspberry Pi kits. These electronic components will require you to engage your mind and problem-solving skills, while allowing you to absorb new knowledge and relevant skills related to the world of computer programming.
Try Upholstering
Furniture
Upholstering, also known as ‘upcycling’ or ‘furniture flipping’ involves taking old furniture and repurposing it to give it a new lease of life. This can be old pieces you have lying around in the house, or you could source some pieces to upcycle at your local second hand furniture store. Upholstering can come in many forms, from decorative changes such as repainting some wooden drawers or replacing handles on wardrobes, to larger DIY projects, such as taking a piece of furniture apart entirely and using its materials to create a completely new piece.