Five New Hobbies that Won’t Crush Your Wallet

The year 2020 was the year of new hobbies, since the whole world was locked down in their homes. The year 2021 is the year where people are taking time to slow down, and focus on what’s important. This means quality time with family, practicing self-care, and finding ways to unwind. If this is your goal for 2021, check out our favorite budget-friendly hobbies.

Start a workout regimen.

It seems like the most common, even stereotypical goal is to “lose weight” or “get fit”. One way or another though, most of the time this goal ends up fading fast. Why not take this time to invest in that goal? There are plenty of workouts that can be done from the comfort of your own home, without any equipment. Many health coaches and even celebrities have taken to the internet to help people stay motivated around their personal fitness. There are free websites, blog posts, and other resources outlining exercises to do at home.

Learn a new skill.

Whether it be cooking, knitting, or even a new language, what better time to invest the time to learn that skill? Many people meal plan, crafting home-cooked meals for themselves and their families most nights of the week. Or, learn to play the guitar like you’ve always wanted. Regardless of the skill you want to learn, take the time now to investing yourself and learn that skill you’ve always wanted to have. The internet is a wealth of resources, and many companies are offering discounted rates for their online courses! Check it out!

Declutter/reorganize your home.

Being stuck inside all day creates the perfect time to clean, organize and declutter all those spaces that have been neglected in your home over the years. The only downside to this one is where to put the stuff you choose to get rid of! Try repurposing it or finding a friend or family member who may need some of the items you need to declutter, instead of throwing it away. Or designate a space somewhere in your house to store those “donate” or “sell” items when those places reopen in a couple of months.

Indulge in a hobby

Have you ever thought about starting a new hobby or getting into one that you have barely had time for? Now is the time to enjoy it! Maybe you love woodworking, but you have not really had much time to spend to enjoy it. Perhaps you have countless LEGOs from when you were a kid that had been broken down that need to be built. Regardless of what it is, this is the perfect opportunity to do it!

DIY/fix your home

I am sure there have been things on your list of household fixes for a long time. There are likely small holes in the wall from old pictures, or maybe a completely devoured baseboard from a monster puppy who you got as a present for your spouse. Regardless, there are going to be things in your home you may need/want to fix. You have YouTube and plenty of time to figure these things out. Plus Home Depot has been labeled as essential, so you will have all of the resources you will need.

Regardless of what you decide to do, remember that a hobby is meant to be just that – a hobby. It doesn’t have to be something to become a side hustle, or even become a burden. It should be something you do for you, to better yourself and indulge in you!