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Carbondale Reporter

Monday, May 20, 2024

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: New Hobbies to Try Out

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African American Museum of Southern Illinois recently issued the following announcement.

While social distancing, of course.

By Leigh Williams

Trying new things has so many benefits – sure, it’s an amazing way to pass the time, but did you know you’ll also be creating new neural pathways in your brain? This helps to develop a more creative, and successful version of YOU!

So, if you’re looking for a new hobby to try out while practicing social distancing, you’re in luck because we pulled together a list of 40 hobbies for you to try out during this time!

Birdwatching

Gardening

Meteorology

Composting

Create short films

Photography

Make jewelry

Build a rainwater collection system

Juggling

Start vlogging

Crocheting

Drawing/sketching

Learn a musical skill

Journaling

Start (or join) a book club

Origami

Create a model car

Learn pottery or ceramics

Start a podcast

Youtube Makeup Tutorials

Painting

Sewing

Knitting

Candle making

Woodworking

Start a blog

Calligraphy

Creative writing

Research your family tree

Learn to code

Yoga

Soap making

Meditating

Learn how to quilt

Create an electronics project

Make a scrapbook

Take an online course

Start budgeting

Learn a new language

So, which will you be trying first?! Doing something new with your free time might be just what you (or a friend) needs during this time! Plus, you’ll be setting yourself up for a healthier, more successful future while you’re at it. Win-win!

Original source can be found here.

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