13 New Mindfulness Hobbies to Try That Will Calm Your Mind
Taking part in a hobby, particularly during this stressful time, is a big part of self-care. It’s said ‘you can’t pour from an empty cup’, so here are a few ways in which taking up a hobby could look after your mental health and wellbeing and make you feel good!
It focuses and calms your mind. During this time, you won’t have to worry or think about other things.
It can help to relieve the symptoms and effects of stress and depression.
It can increase your memory and concentration skills.
It can create feelings of happiness as you create something you’re proud of or achieve new skills.
It can increase your confidence.
It can be a way to be social and generate new friends. Right now, it may be over video call but soon it will be something you can take outside your home.
13 Mindfulness Hobbies to Try
Mindfulness Colouring
This is a really good way to reduce anxiety and calm a busy mind. All you need are some pencils and paper, pop on some of your favourite music or calming sounds, grab a drink and take your mind off things.
Arts and Crafts
Why not try your hand at being creative? Whether it’s card-making, knitting, crocheting, sewing, painting or something else entirely, it will help you to feel good.
Bullet Journalling
Bullet journals can be used in a variety of ways. They can be a diary, an opportunity to draw and doodle or keep you on track towards making a healthy lifestyle.
Cooking
Cooking can be a relaxing, calming and mindful activity. There are lots of recipes available online to try.
Gardening
This can be a calming yet physical activity. You don’t need a big garden or in fact any garden at all! You can use pots on a balcony and indoors.
Bird Watching
As the world quietens, wildlife is loving not being disturbed. Many people are also enjoying watching birds from their homes. Keep track of what you see using this gardening plan.
Exercise
As well as taking care of your mental health, it’s also important to take care of your physical health.
Flower Arranging
Why not collect some flowers from your garden and follow some online videos on how to arrange them? They’ll look beautiful in your home and make you feel happier.
Read, Read and Read!
Reading a great way to escape. You could work your way through that collection of books that have been sitting by your bedside table.
Photography
Now is a great time to explore and learn more about photography. You don’t need a fancy camera - just a camera phone will do.
DIY
There’s no better opportunity to complete all of those jobs around the house that you’ve been putting off. If you’re not a DIY expert, not to worry. There are lots of videos online to guide you along.
Virtual Choir
Research shows that singing is great for your mental health. It can reduce stress and tension by lowering the cortisol levels in your body. It also releases endorphins which give you a positive feeling and an energy boost.
Learn a New Language
Have you always wanted to learn a language but never had the time? Well now is your chance!
If you need a mindfulness activity to fill the time, then hopefully this blog has given you lots of ideas! Don’t feel like you have to take up a new hobby. Just use the time to practice self-care, whatever that looks like for you.
References:
https://www.twinkl.com.ph/blog/mindfulness-hobbies