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Finding and starting a hobby is no easy feat. This page gathers the foundational guides that help you understand what a hobby is, how to find one, and how to make it stick. You’ll find everything to help you at every stage of the hobby journey.
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Understanding What You're Looking For
We all want a hobby for different reasons. Let’s talk about what yours may be.
We all want a hobby for different reasons. Let’s talk about what yours may be.
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Setting Expectations
You’re embarking on a new journey. You may have a vision of what it looks like but reality is often different.
You’re embarking on a new journey. You may have a vision of what it looks like but reality is often different.
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It’s time to dive in. Here’s how you find a hobby.
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How to Try New Hobbies
You found one (or a few) hobbies you’d like to try. Here’s how to get started with them.
You found one (or a few) hobbies you’d like to try. Here’s how to get started with them.
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Committing to a Hobby
You found a hobby. You’ve tried it. When is it time to commit? How do you commit?
You found a hobby. You’ve tried it. When is it time to commit? How do you commit?
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How to Choose a Community [space]
To go somewhere to be around others is a special activity. Let’s talk about what these spaces are and how to choose one.
To go somewhere to be around others is a special activity. Let’s talk about what these spaces are and how to choose one.
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How to Join a Community [Space]
It’s one thing to enter a space, it’s another to join one. Learn how you can join a community space.
It’s one thing to enter a space, it’s another to join one. Learn how you can join a community space.
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What you’ll learn
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What even is a hobby? Why even have one?
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The big question with big answers.
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Every hobby has a wonderful community, you’ll learn how to find them.
Not sure where you fall? That’s normal.
Many people move between curiosity, commitment, and burnout multiple times before settling into a rhythm. Use these resources as tools, not rules.
Resources FAQ
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All these resources are designed to help you on your journey to finding a new hobby. We know it’s not easy and we’re here to answer many of the big questions that come up along the way and also to set you on a path if you’re needing one.
Consider this an information desk. We’re here if you need us, whether that is a specific question or a suggestion on what to do next. We’re here for you.
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Understanding what qualifies as a hobby
Figuring out what kind of hobby fits you
Starting without overcommitting
Managing expectations and avoiding burnout
Finding communities or spaces to participate
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That’s common. Instead of trying to identify your “true passion,” focus on what sounds mildly interesting. Hobbies often grow from curiosity, not certainty.
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First of, take a deep breath.
Hobbies are naturally overwhelming, especially when you are pressuring yourself to find one.
Instead of diving into all these resources, let’s just do a little browsing. Head over to our hobbies page and just following whatever looks interesting to you. Take your time, we’re not going anywhere.
If you’d like to see some cool places where people hang out check out our [spaces].
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We’re constantly working on new resources to share with you.
That being said, there is a limit on resources about finding a new hobby. And if you read it all, it’s time for you to start trying some hobbies — as scary as that may be. But trust us, that’s the best part.