It’s Never Too Late to Find a New Passion
What do you live for? What makes you want to get out of bed in the morning? You need a new passion if you can’t think of anything— it’s never too late.
People say “hobbies” as if these interests mean little, but they are the stuff of life and what excites us. Engaging in healthy activities that capture your attention is positive for your mental and physical health. Here are nine pastimes to explore.
music
Have you put off playing music because you think it’s too expensive? While a new baby grand piano can put you back five figures or more, you can strike gold when buying secondhand. For example, people often pawn old instruments when they lose interest or their lives change. You can find guitars and full accessories, including amps, pedals and cases. Shopping used can save money, especially if you’re just learning for fun.
art
You can get into scores of artistic pursuits. Your local pawn or thrift shop is a less expensive place to seek supplies, although some require relatively few, such as chalk and watercolors. Consider one of these fun hobbies:
Painting
Drawing
Photography
Sculpting
Gravestone rubbings
gardening
Gardening might be the ultimate in healthy new passions. It gets you moving in the fresh air and supplies you with organic produce if you grow fruits and vegetables. Best of all, you can get started for free. Tasks like saving the seeds from what you eat and composting the scraps don’t cost a dime but introduce you to the life cycle.
walking
Walking is also healthy, upping your step count and helping you reach your exercise quotient. It’s also a great way to introduce yourself to friendly neighbors and get to know your neighborhood more intimately than you can when driving. If you’re tired of the same scene, head for the nearest trail and make it a hike.
cooking
Cooking need not result in gaining weight. If you master the art of low-carb baking or become a whiz at lower-calorie substitutes, you could help your whole clan shed pounds while enjoying gourmet goodness.
building
Hammers know no gender — the only thing keeping you from mastering DIY tasks is your innate biases or fears. Woodworking is a relaxing hobby, and learning how to fix what breaks lowers your stress levels as you avoid pricey repair bills.
preserving memories
Are you awash in photographs? Do you have oodles of seashells from your last shore trip? Arranging them in gorgeous coffee-table scrapbooks and shadowboxes beautifies your home while providing the perfect way to showcase your treasured memories.
fashion
You may love scouring thrift shops for designer duds or finding old fashion to make new again. Perhaps you create new garments on a sewing machine, designing the perfect flattering fit. Clothing can help you express your aesthetic.
exploring
Explore the world if you have the means. Those on a more modest budget can throw darts at a state map and hit those hotspots you always said you would visit “someday.”
find a new passion to ignite your interests
Your passions make life worth living. They give you a reason to wake up, and it’s never too late to find a new one. Explore one of these today.
Cora Gold is the Editor-in-Chief of women’s lifestyle magazine, Revivalist. She has a passion for writing about ways to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life, especially for new moms.