This will make your job much easier, and gives you the thrill of the hunt of looking for something specific rather than just wandering around looking for good deals. (We even have an article on how to restore them.) Pocket knives are another great option, and are easily restored. Whatever you enjoy, you can find cool old stuff related to it. You can start with a classic goldfish bowl and a castle to see if you like it. If you do, you work your way on up with bigger and bigger aquariums, more exotic fish, and fancier tank decorations. When you have a 90-gallon tank (as a roommate of mine once did), it keeps you plenty busy beyond just feeding the fish every day.

Maybe I’ll draw an Archon one year – i’d be happy with that. Oftentimes, we’ll learn lots about a hobby without ever actually trying it before our interest wanes. Other times, we’ll spend quite a bit of money and start a few projects, but never finish any of them. So, you can use the random hobby hobby generator anytime anywhere because the interests generated are diverse. It would bring to your notice even the simplest ones which may have over-crossed your mind but are worth trying out. Many people assume that board games equal misplaced Monopoly money or outdated Trivial Pursuit.

It’s highly likely that you already watch films on a somewhat regular basis. However, watching films as a hobby means you get to delve deeper than you usually would. Instead of enjoying a movie at face value, you get to look at the cinematography, writing, set design, and more. Our course on film education is a great place to start.

From there, you can start penning your own screenplay or shooting simple scenes. With free video editing software such as Lightworks and Shotcut, you can begin getting a feel for composition and editing. If you’re interested in how films connect with audiences, we also have a course for that. For those who like graphical representations of data, data visualisation could be the new hobby you’ve been searching for. It involves creating images, charts, graphs, and maps that show people what certain data sets mean.

I bought one that was struggling back on Black Friday and I'm finally seeing new leaves pop up! The ADHD tendency to hobby-bounce sometimes combines with hyperfocus to morph innocent pastimes into obsessions. Some of us can’t do things halfway; we have to jump in with both feet.

Plus, if you really love one once you’re done, you can frame it for a rustic artwork moment. But that’s easier said than done, so here are some ideas for hobbies for introverts. Our interest generator considers random likes and dislikes, providing a personalized list of hobbies.