15 pocket friendly hobbies to start at home

A hobby is an activity that is usually done in spare or leisure time. The way you spend your free time can drastically impact your health. People who engage in hobby activities are found to have better physical health, sound sleep cycles, higher on happiness index, more friendly, more productive too with lower stress, work-life balance. Below is a list of 15 easy to begin pocket friend hobbies you can start at home.

1. Doodling

Doodling is the act of creating drawings in an unconscious or unfocused manner. As kids, we used to scribble everywhere. From walls to paper, leaving no blank surface remains clean. But you want to relive those moments when you can start doodling. Doodling has become a new art form recognized all over the world. You can get lots of recognition and if you get really good then may get some part-time fun work too.

2. Chess

Chess is a recreational and competitive board game played between two players. It is easy to learn and difficult to master. One of the most challenging and intellectually stimulating hobbies has been passed down in several families from one generation to another. It teaches focus, creativity, calmness, problem-solving, and logical reasoning. 

3. Calligraphy

Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing. It is a visual art focusing on the design and appeal of the text. It is considered a leisure activity and practiced by thousands of people around the world. Calligraphy is a bit tough to start but once you understand the basics it is a lot of fun. Calligraphy greatly depends on the calligraphy pen and paper being used. Start quick and maybe you can create your own font type sometime later.

4. Knitting

Knitting is a process by which yarn is put together using a series of interlocking loops to create a fabric. It is a meticulous long-enduring repetitive task. A single job can take weeks to finish. Knitting is most popular for preparing woolen wears like scarfs, pull-over, caps, socks, and gloves. Knitting is pocket-friendly and the final product has daily utility. Knitting only requires special needles and yarn. Go ahead and try if you wish to make a tangible useful product.

5. Lego Building

Lego is a widely popular construction toy made up of interlocking plastic building blocks. Lego is now a generic word used for referring to all building blocks games of various companies under different brands. Lego kits are superb for improving imagination, entertainment, teamwork, learning, creativity, planning, and execution. Lego has brought hundreds of kits in the market and competitors have made their own variants of lego. Go explore and have fun. Imagine, create and repeat.

6. Yo-Yoing

Yo-Yo is a simple toy made of a string connected to the axle with a disc at either end. Playing with one or many Yo-Yo is called Yo-yoing. There are many competitions around the world and there is a world Yo-yoing championship too. However, yo-yos are popular for doing tricks and entertainment. Yo-yoing improves physical agility, response, and muscles. Along with physical benefits, yo-yos are beneficial for stress relieving while fidgeting too.

7. Gardening

Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture. Gardening is a heartwarming hobby. This helps in improving mood, reduces depression and stress. It brings joy and energizes the hobbyist. If you have a garden or open terrace space then gardening is probably the best hobby to start now. Fresh air and sunshine are beneficial in many ways plus seeing life from seed and/or sapling to fruit and flower is an enriching experience.

8. Skipping Rope

Skipping rope is a tool for sports in which the participant jumps over a rope as the rope is swung overhead and under the feet. It is often called jump rope. It is an internationally recognized sport and a perfect hobby to restore fitness. Jumping rope is good as one of the most cost-effective cardio exercises. It is practiced by almost all professional athletics as it is easy to pump up heart rate when skipping rope. If you want to do away with the laziness or thinking of getting fit then skipping rope is the right hobby for you to begin at home.

9. Juggling

Juggling in the most common form is a physical skill of tossing a number of objects at the same time using hands. The most common props used for juggling are balls and rings. These items are cheap, easy, and durable to practice. It requires some amount of practice before your muscles and senses start picking up. Juggling requires great hand-eye coordination. Juggling has been the main part of circus and entertainment for at least a century. Juggling improves physical fitness and mental alertness. 

10. Yoga

Yoga is an ancient Indian form of physical, mental, and spiritual practice. Yoga is known for its positive impact on the health and well-being of a person. At present time, there are various sources including video hosting and streaming services to learn yoga. If you are willing to spend time learning and practicing yoga to improve overall health then start now. Early morning is considered the best time for practicing it, however, depending on your schedule you can choose to practice it any time that suits you. Do keep in mind that you must have not eaten anything for the past 3-4 hours before doing it.

11. Meditation

Meditation is a practice for achieving mental clarity, calmness, and emotional stability. It is a practice in which a person folds legs into a lotus position with both eyes closed. Meditation has various forms but nonetheless, the benefits are acknowledged by people of all geographies. It significantly reduces anxiety, depression, stress, and pain. Meditation as a hobby once or twice a week can significantly reduce work-related stress, short temper issues and increase productivity. 

12. Embroidery

Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric with fabric or other material using needles and thread. The other materials can be pearls, beads, buttons, or anything the craftsman wants. The overall purpose of embroidery is to enhance the appeal, aesthetics, and value of fabric. It is a labor intensive skill. You can start embroidering your own clothes by watching some training videos and a few hours of practice. Embroidery as a hobby can be refreshing to pursue. Creativity is the soul of embroidery. If you believe in creativity then feel free to give it a try.

13. Blogging

Blogging is a way of content creation and sharing through digital mediums. The most common form of blogging is writing on blogging sites, closely followed by video blogging also called vlogging. Blogging helps to express yourself through words or videos. If you have not tried it yet then you should. It helps to articulate thoughts, convert them to a presentable format, and deliver. There are hundreds of blogging platforms and can be started in no time using a laptop and internet connection without putting in any more money.

14. Hula hoop

The hula hoop is a toy that is twirled around the waist, limbs, or neck. It has existed for ages and is associated with dancing, fitness, entertainment. Hula hoops are quite cheap and easily available in most toy stores and online shops. It can be disassembled and thrown in any bag to carry along. It is a bit tricky to begin hula hoop but a definite fun exercise as a hobby.

15. Origami

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding to make objects. Origami requires a simple flat sheet of paper without using cuts, glues, or markings. Origami can be a great way to get into crafts. It is creative as well as easy, to begin with. It is cheap and engaging. It is used as a technique to teach precision and calmness. There are many readily available origami projects for beginners to experts. Feel free to explore and enjoy.

Conclusion

Hope you found something for yourself. Oh, by the way, pick a hobby that makes you happy. You will see improvement in both your life and work. Thanks for reading. Start hobbying. Any thoughts? Feel free to share in the comments section below.