What Are Your Top Ten or More Things You Do or Have to Improve Life through Hobbies or Routines

Stargazer5 on 13/11/2022 - 23:23
Last edited 14/11/2022 - 11:01 by 1 other user

I am looking for ideas, ways or products to improve my day to day life through hobbies.
What are your favourite top ten (or more) things you do to do this?

Mine
1. Scooter to travel, to commute, roll around the suburbs and city. Travel long distances and more than 2 hours. It’s very fun.
2. Have Noise canceling headphones to travel on bus and train. Can listen to classical music, YouTube, pop songs without much external noise.
3. Having tea to drink in house, at friends and outside. Healthy and yummy.
4. Using backyard and front porch to eat, sit and relax.
5. Have gym mat to use inside my house or in parks to sit, lay down and relax. It’s portable, light and comfortable.
6. Have a computer screen in bedroom to play switch or ps4 or watch movies and YouTube.
7. I have a waist pouch for travelling light for jogs. Carries phone, cards and keys.
8. Have iPad to play games, take notes, journaling and Apple Pencil to draw.
9. I use a changing lens camera to take photos mainly people and landscape.
10. I travel to places to find good food on the way to work or after work. Not expensive but yummy.
11. I walk on my street to exercise and think about life, listen to YouTube instead of sitting down or laying down.

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trustnoone on 14/11/2022 - 00:16

+4
I wouldn't really say through hobbies but:

Noise canceling headphones to travel on bus and train. < This was a game changer to me, really helped reduce issues with noise, and I really like to have one bud listening to music well and the other ear free when I walk around.

When I lie in bed and I get a Microsoft Teams/Skype message, I use the ultra zoom on my Samsung phone to my computer to see if its important. Not this is also helpful when you need to look at signs far away and theres too many people to get a proper look (like at the airport)

I use two soaps instead of one when in the shower and feels like I'm washing akimbo style which just feels so much faster ~~also allows more time about existential thoughts~~

If you rent and have to pay for washing/dryer, in some banks the bank actually has a coin machine, its much easier to get a bunch of $2 coins instead of trying to scrounge around and getting the right change

Notion - great app for setting up whatever really

Anki - amazing when I want to remember things, uses a SRS system

Weird hack - but if I can't find my phone, I log into a 2fa website on my computer, it usually sends a ding! message/SMS which I can use to find my phone

This is more a personal thought/probably myth but if I know a deal is going to get ozbargained, I usually log in read using my mobile, in the thought that it needs to load less assets at less quality thus loading pages faster.
- apsilon on 14/11/2022 - 06:35
  
  Notion
  
  Have they fixed the date issue yet? I was really interested in that app until I started trialing it and found it had an error with such a basic function and that they'd known about it for several months and had neither fixed it or even had an ETA for a fix.
- Ghost47 on 14/11/2022 - 09:52
  
  When I lie in bed and I get a Microsoft Teams/Skype message, I use the ultra zoom on my Samsung phone to my computer to see if its important. Not this is also helpful when you need to look at signs far away and theres too many people to get a proper look (like at the airport)
  
  Hahahaha that’s not a bad use case. Now I want a powerful zoom on iPhone….
  - Keplaffintech on 14/11/2022 - 11:19
    
    what about just getting the Teams app on your phone? lol
    - Ghost47 on 14/11/2022 - 12:18
      
      True lol. I prefer to keep my work stuff off my personal phone though.
JackFrost on 14/11/2022 - 00:58

Why did you remove AirPods Max from point number 2 haha
- Stargazer5 on 14/11/2022 - 01:34
  
  +1
  
  Other people can be specific if they choose. I wanted mine to be more general.
FoxJump on 14/11/2022 - 06:46

+6

have kids and then stay in survival mode for a decade
- Banj0 on 14/11/2022 - 08:10
  
  Only a decade?
  - FoxJump on 14/11/2022 - 11:26
    
    idk. i'm only 3 years into the first decade so .. I hope only a decade. I may be wrong. Ask me in a decade's time.
    - pharkurnell on 14/11/2022 - 13:31
      
      very wrong.
      - FoxJump on 14/11/2022 - 13:43
        
        @pharkurnell: two decades?
        
        pharkurnell on 14/11/2022 - 13:49
        
        @FoxJump: getting close… as the decades roll on, the light at the end of hte tunnel disappears slowly…. million $ house today is $10million in a decade … lolol
ForkSnorter on 14/11/2022 - 07:23

+6
Most of the things you mention are not really hobbies. More accurate to call them routines and life hacks.

Here are few routines of my own that make my life more enjoyable:

Wake up early. Like 5am. Probably the single most important thing that improves my life. Makes me more productive, helps me sleep better at night, enables me to enjoy the entire sunlit day.

Strong coffee every morning. Makes me happy and positive, and even more productive.

When I've got time, I walk to the park, or anywhere with nature, and just stare at the trees and animals. Occasionally feed the animals something healthy. I know you're not supposed to, but there is something rewarding about interacting with other animals.

Gardening. Really relaxing and fun to see the results. Takes months/years to build up gardening knowledge, then your garden starts to reflect your increased knowledge.

Exercise (for me, mainly swimming or cycling).

Watch fun/exciting movies or TV series on Netflix/Prime with girlfriend. It seems to be more enjoyable to watch together.

Read novels and science books. Love a well-written book. The place you read is also important in my opinion. I have 2 really nice spots for reading.

Creative hobbies (writing, learning, photography, video editing, etc.)

Road trips with girlfriend. Probably the most enjoyable part of my life.

Music (playing and listening). Playing/learning music is good for your brain.
- Stargazer5 on 14/11/2022 - 16:39
  
  Nice~
kyle on 14/11/2022 - 08:01

+4

Sounds like they are things you enjoy doing rather than "hobbies".

For me, top 3 are:
1. Going barefoot as much as possible outside of work. Yes the feet can get dirty and you might get some funny looks every now and then, but it's very relaxing.
2. Learn to let go of things you cannot control
3. Play spa music before going to bed
elgrande on 14/11/2022 - 08:33

+6
I've increased my showers from fortnightly to weekly - you will be amazed how much cleaner you feel when you shower weekly, you should try it.

I've reduced the amount of cigarettes I smoke by relying on second hand smoke of passer bys. You also get excercise as you need to follow them around, keeping about 1 step back.

I've started to open my eyes more when driving. Regardless of what they reccomend, I find its easier to control the car with your eyes open.

Shopping. I found out about this hack earlier last year. Cuts down the time it takes to find a meal.
- ForkSnorter on 14/11/2022 - 09:17
  
  I've increased my showers from fortnightly to weekly - you will be amazed how much cleaner you feel when you shower weekly, you should try it.
  
  ‘World’s dirtiest man’ dies in Iran at 94 a few months after first wash
  
  I've reduced the amount of cigarettes I smoke by relying on second hand smoke of passer bys. You also get excercise as you need to follow them around, keeping about 1 step back.
  Shopping. I found out about this hack earlier last year. Cuts down the time it takes to find a meal.
  
  He reportedly ate roadkill and smoked pipe filled with animal excrement
- ThithLord on 14/11/2022 - 09:19
  
  I've started to open my eyes more when driving. Regardless of what they reccomend, I find its easier to control the car with your eyes open.
  
  Don't do it. That's just big pharma's propaganda
  - jellykingdom on 23/11/2022 - 14:49
    
    That's exactly what Big Eye Drop wants you to think
Benoffie on 14/11/2022 - 10:14

+1

I study. Currently finishing another Grad Cert.
Antiquing. Dont start if you cant let go.
Read.
Watching crap Hallmark movies for brain downtime
Garden.
Game (tabletop and PC)
AustriaBargain on 14/11/2022 - 10:30

I like to smoke a bit of weed before commuting by bus or train, it makes the journey that much more pleasant.
- FoxJump on 14/11/2022 - 11:27
  
  +2
  
  Are you a bus or train driver?
tallkid123 on 14/11/2022 - 10:55

-1
Earn more money
foxmulder on 14/11/2022 - 11:18

Personally, I like to watching movies/tv shows, gardening, and cooking. More here.
Vulgar on 14/11/2022 - 11:43

+1

1) 50 minutes walk every day
2) HIIT twice a week
3) Attend various social events (board game clubs, organise my own events, join fb events etc.) to occupy my weekends
4) Use seniors card to get 5% discount off Wish gift cards (also helpful for credit card churning)
5) Wake up and go to bed at consistent times to ensure better quality sleep
6) Reading novels on RRL and Kindle unlimited
MS Paint on 14/11/2022 - 12:57

+2

Interestingly all the serious replies here are from people that are single, retiree's or live alone. Am I right?
- kyle on 14/11/2022 - 13:08
  
  No.
Drakesy on 14/11/2022 - 13:24

+2

1) Tear yourself away from screens and invest your time into hobbies that give your life meaning. Guys especially lose drive and motivation fast without these.
2) Take up cycling and watch your quality of life improve drastically, nothing better than having a hobby that you look forward to along with the social benefits of group riding, got me out of a depressive rut. My recommendation is not to skimp on your equipment, if its a hobby you enjoy you don't want to waste time thinking about how you should've bought x or y. Get the best you can afford and use it.
3) Turn your commute into exercise (i used to drive to work then struggle to find time to exercise once home), i now cycle and have gained ~1 hour of my day back. Sustain this for at least 2 months which is around how long it takes to build a habit and stick to it.
4) walk often, listening to music or podcasts if needed
5) Don't get complacent, always look for new jobs or opportunities or relationships…
6) Surround yourself with positive, driven people. Network osmosis is a thing.
7) Turn off my phone at 8:30pm which made a huge difference to my sleep patterns.
8) wake up at 6:00 every morning - the first couple of weeks suck but in the long run you adapt and overall feel like you've started the day on a positive note
9) Agree with your tea recommendation, coffee has an anxiety/effect on my insomnia, tea seems to moderate me much better, and its good for you.

Sorry this is more life advice on how to get the most out of your day.
- Banj0 on 14/11/2022 - 14:20
  
  +1
  
  Does sound a tad like a self-help book summary :-)
  
  Agree on bike gear…I never really enjoyed riding much until I had my first bike up over the $1k mark, with decent drivetrain on it. I had been commuting daily on crappy bikes, and it changed from a chore to almost enjoyable.
  
  My riding to work starts again tomorrow after stopping due to injury over 2 years back. I get what you're saying…it enforces the activity that you otherwise keep putting off when tired after the working day.
  
  In my downtime from riding I picked up more tools, and learned how to build/rebuild/true wheels (still doing all the bike servicing for my family, as I've always done). Also did my first hydraulic brake hose replacement last weekend. There's a certain level of satisfaction to learning how to repair, maintain, and tune your own bike, especially when you get to some of the harder jobs - for some anyway. Each to their own though.
- Stargazer5 on 14/11/2022 - 16:39
  
  Thanks :)

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