Last year, out of nowhere I got this impulsion to deal with my addictions, gaming and watching sports. Quitting gaming was hard but I was able to do it. Quitting watching sports was way easier.

Now with two big time killers out of my way, everything in my life has become boring. Entire New Year day was boring. Now I’m literally dreading getting free time. I dread my time at work and now dreading it in my free time too. Makes me think I got myself into an awful situation. I don’t use Instagram or tiktok, never did. In this time period where I have quit these both addictions, people have asked what the heck do I do in my free time and I don’t have any answer besides “I watch YouTube haha”.

I really need something fun to do that I enjoy. I mostly stay home and don’t go outside home except for work, so please recommend something inside my comfort zone. I know, I should go outside to places for fun but that’s for another time when I feel motivated to try something out of comfort zone. Thanks.

Edit: Thank you all for taking your time and writing me so many things. Some of the things are ones which I always wanted to do and some of the things which are very new to me. Will try bunch of them and see how it goes 👍

  • TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    4 days ago

    Fishing and hiking are both fairly cheap and easy hobbies to start outdoors. Now might not be the greatest time, with the cold weather and all, but hiking can still be plenty rewarding now, though it needs more gear to keep warm.

    I strongly advocate fishing because you can get started for less than $50 and it’s a great way to familiarize yourself with what’s around you in nature. Most any waterway will have fish in it and some near you may even be stocked for trout preservation programs.

    It’s a lot more than throw a worm on a hook with a bobber and wait (not that this is a bad way to fish!). There’s a lot to study and learn and techniques to try and hone. You get to study what fish are in your area, their feeding habits and behaviors, and different things you can do to fool them into biting your offering.

    Once the weather gets nice, it’s fun to keep your rod and tackle in the car and just pull over to try a new fishing spot when you see some water. You also get great views of rivers, lakes, waterfalls and parks. I really relish pulling up to the local lake after a hard day at work and just casting as I watch the sun set. Depending on your area, not a bad time to pull out a joint and just relax.

    Plus, eating the fish you catch is a treat in its own! There’s many fun ways to prepare various fish and a lot are transferable to other species. Cooking is another fun hobby, but it’s less outdoor focused unless you have a grill or other outdoor kitchen tools.