Aside from going to the bar, going out with friends, or partying, many people have other activities to relieve them of the stress from work. Some read, some sleep, some travel, while some have exciting hobbies at hand.
With that said, 2021 is in full swing amidst a pandemic going on. Due to strict quarantine rules, there might be some limitations with going on trips to other countries. Aside from being a high-risk activity, people often resort to hobbies to satisfy their boredom. If you’re one of those staying indoors left with nothing to do after work, here are some hobbies you can get into:
RC Rock Crawling
Nowadays, drones and RC or remote-controlled toys are the craze. Since quarantines are less strict in some places, some people often go out and try their toys. Aside from racing or just letting them run, RC enthusiasts are into RC rock crawlers.
These specialized RC cars are built to overcome rocky terrain. Like their bigger counterpart’s off-road traversing, enthusiasts have that same satisfaction of seeing and overcoming mini versions of impassable terrain with their RC cars. However, the thrill doesn’t stop with just crawling over rocks. You’ll also be engrossed with fixing, maintaining, and upgrading your RC trucks.
Puzzles
Aside from reading books, using puzzles for an effective mental exercise is a great hobby to have. Depending on the size of your puzzle, you can quickly finish one in a few hours. For larger puzzles, some often take months and even years to finish.
Some say that finishing such a large puzzle can be bittersweet. Besides seeing the final picture, puzzle enthusiasts also find it sad that their work has ended. So, to get them out of the blues, they get another puzzle to work on.
Writing
Another way to flex your creative juices is by writing. Even if you don’t have a laptop or computer to write, all you’ll need is paper and a pen. You can write down poems, short stories, scripts, songs, etc. to pass the time.
On a more productive side, people have used writing as a side gig for their 9:5 job. For those who consider writing a passion and hobby, writing and getting paid for it is a sweet deal. Depending on your experience, writing gigs can land you a good amount of money. Content writers can earn up to $100 per 500 words for highly-researched work, not a bad amount to make out of your hobby.
Plants
Ever since the pandemic hit almost every country, many people are now indoors with nothing to do. Thankfully, planting became a trend and was the answer for most people’s boredom indoors. With planting, you can gauge if you have the green thumb. Although viewed as an outdoor activity, you can also do it indoors with certain plants.
Also, since you’ll still be inside your property, you can safely go out to your lawn and plant whatever you want to grow. A good example of plants you can try growing indoors can be bonsai versions of fruit-bearing trees, vegetables, herbs, chilis, succulents, cacti, etc. A lot of people swear by the positive effect of seeing their plants bloom or bear fruit.
Video Gaming
Some people might not see it as productive, but video gaming has its positive effects if done the right way. For one, a lot of people consider gaming as an excellent way to destress.
Video games nowadays are immersive and offer differing experiences for each gamer. From vast open worlds to close-contact beat em’ ups, the fun never stops for gamers. The horror genre, in particular, is popular with gamers who want an adrenaline rush on their off days.
Games like Control, Uncharted, and Resident Evil also have in-game puzzles in them. These puzzles can significantly challenge the mind and allow the player to move on in the game. In a way, games are also like movies. They have their own set of characters, a story, and so much more. Perfect examples of incredible gameplay and excellent story-telling are God of War, Red Dead Redemption, and The Last of Us.
Woodworking
If you like spending some elbow grease to create some of the prettiest tables or chairs, woodworking can be a good hobby for you. With the right tools, you can create masterpieces that are fit for elegant houses and places. You can also opt to sell this furniture as custom-made stuff for houses is quite trending nowadays. Aside from furniture, you can also create art pieces out of wood as well.
Vlogging
One of the most popular things to do nowadays is vlogging. Vlogging can be virtually about anything. As long as your content is unique and you have that personality that a viewer wants, you’ll garner a good number of followers.
You don’t have to go all out on animating stuff and creating a movie-like plot with content. Believe it or not, people love watching vloggers shoot “mukbang” videos, which essentially is just a video of them eating delicious food. During this pandemic, it’s best to let a little steam out, and vlogging can be an excellent way to do that.
Takeaway
Above are some of the best hobbies you can get into this 2021. Although some will require you with special tools, most of these hobbies are easy to do. No matter what hobby you get in, it’s the benefits you get from it that matters.