Find your fitness favorite
You don’t need us to tell you that exercising reduces stress, lowers the risk of heart disease, increases your energy and boosts your health in general, but we’re going to remind you anyway. Reserve 30 minutes or more a day for physical activities like yoga, walking, dancing or running. If group sports are more your thing, find a recreational league or call up your friends and start your own.
Write every day
Writing in a journal or on a blog can be both therapeutic and enjoyable. Block out at least 15 minutes a day to jot down your thoughts, vent your frustrations or pen heartfelt notes to your loved ones. Have tips or short stories to share with the world? Create a website and blog away. You might find a passion you didn’t know you had (and even make a buck or two).
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Take up DIY
Your name might not be Joanna Gaines, but that doesn’t mean you don’t also have what it takes to be a DIY maven. Head to a local flea market or thrift shop and get inspired. From restoring old furniture to making a statement piece out of antique frames, there are endless projects to fuel your creativity. Plus, you can use this opportunity to teach your kids the value of upcycling.
Restore a cool vehicle
If DIY home décor isn’t quite your style, consider taking on a different kind of restoration project: fixing up an old bike or car. Tired of reaching for your tools? Ask your kids to be your assistants. They’ll love helping you out on a passion project.
Become an organization pro
Yes, even tidying up around the house can be a hobby — but we don’t necessarily mean the usual sweeping/mopping/dusting routine. Make the best of your space by putting everything in its place. Start by looking around your house. Are there areas you wish were less cluttered? Make a list of what you need (such as sleek organizational bins) and what you can donate (for example, those old T-shirts that have been sitting in your closet for years), and come up with a plan to make your space both functional and visually appealing. If you don’t know where to start, reference some of our organizational guides on closets, offices and kitchens.
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