2020 changed many aspects of our lives. Countless Americans took up new hobbies during the chaos of the pandemic. And six in ten of these Americans said their new hobbies now form part of their identities.
Taking up a new hobby can change you as a person. If you’re a creative individual, pursuing a new creative hobby could alter the way you approach a situation.
Let’s take a look at the top five hobbies for creative individuals in 2021.
1. Take Up Hiking
The phrase, “Healthy body healthy mind” has often been used to discuss the importance of getting out into nature. Studies have shown that exercise really does alter the way the brain works.
Hiking has the capacity to boost brain power, according to a study by the University of British Colombia. It increases the volume of the part of the brain responsible for spatial memory.
Boost your brainpower by leaving the comfort of your home and getting out into nature.
2. Improve Your Cooking Skills
Cooking is not just a necessity, it’s a dying art among many Americans. We simply lack the time and the energy to spend time cooking. Even the growth of the meal kit business has done little to alleviate this problem.
Improve your health and learn a new skill by taking up cooking. There are millions of blogs, videos, and recipes available online.
Learn about how to put flavors together and don’t be afraid to get creative and experiment.
3. Express Yourself Through Painting
There are many ways to be creative. Painting is one of the most common creative hobbies people take up. Whether painting oil on canvas or throwing watercolors across a page in your sketchbook, there’s no better way to express yourself than through this medium.
With so many ways to paint and so many ways to experiment, this is the ultimate hobby for the creative.
4. Become an Inventor
Everyone has dreamed about a lightbulb popping up above our heads and coming up with an idea that changes the world. If you’ve ever become annoyed with a problem, why not try to come up with a way to solve it?
You don’t always need to be a professional to solve a problem creatively. Get your pencils and crafts out, and potentially create that next great product.
There are lots of online resources as well, including Davison Inventors, so there’s no excuse in waiting to put your imagination to work.
5. Play an Instrument
Make beautiful music at home by picking up an instrument. Whether you want to shred like a rock star or bring tears to the eyes with your violin, learning an instrument doesn’t always have to be expensive.
With the coming of the Internet, you can nearly learn entirely through online tutorials.
Conclusion
There’s no single way to be creative. The creative should always be looking for new outlets to expand their minds. These five hobbies might do just that!
