Fun Hobbies to Pick up for National Hobby Month in January

The New Year is upon us, which usually means making up New Year’s resolutions that are hard to keep. Instead of making resolutions, try to pick up a new hobby this January! January is National Hobby Month, which gives you a great reason to pick up a hobby that has peaked your interest that you can do throughout the year! Check out some of these fun hobbies to try out in the New Year!

Knitting
Looking for a relaxing hobby that you can pick up at any time? Then, knitting might be the perfect hobby for you. This fun activity will help you keep your hands busy while you’re sitting around relaxing, watching TV, or have some free time on your hands. Also, the constant repetition is soothing and easy to pick up!

Reading
If you are looking for a hobby that will help you grow, you should try to pick up reading! Whether you purchase the latest best seller to read on your own or you join a book club, reading is a great activity to help you learn and grow. For best practice, set a pace or a set number of books you want to read throughout the year and start from there. Whether you end up meeting your goal or going above and beyond, you’ve picked up a great hobby that will keep you entertained!

Learn to Play an Instrument
Have you always wanted to learn how to play a certain instrument? Then make 2019 is the time to learn it. Learning how to play an instrument can be a great hobby and pastime for you to enjoy! The best part about this hobby is that you can get the whole family involved if another member shows interest!

Take a Weekly Class
There are tons of different classes that you can take if you are looking to a new hobby to pick up. From pottery classes to yoga classes, there is bound to be something peaks your interest to pick up in the New Year. Do some research and figure out what you want to learn and don’t be afraid to sign up! Also, ask any friends or family if they would be interested too. You are bound to have more fun during class, if you have another friend to join you!

Join a Club or Team
Just like a weekly class, you could potentially join a club or team sport that you can participate in weekly. There is a range of options to choose from, so pick something you have always wanted to try and give it a go! From tennis to indoor sports, there is bound to be something that you’ll enjoy.

Cooking/Baking
Not only is this hobby fun, but it’s delicious as well! Yes, you might already cook every day, however, taking time to try out different recipes is a great new hobby! Or if you would prefer, there are also cooking classes you could take to learn new skills. Either way, cooking and baking can be a great hobby for you and the whole family to enjoy!

Start a Passion Project
If you’ve had a certain idea that you’ve been thinking about then make your passion project a reality by taking up as a hobby! There’s nothing better than seeing an idea come to fruition, especially one that you are passionate about. So do yourself a favor and get started on your new hobby!

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