4 Hobbies to Explore in TY
TY is the perfect time to explore new hobbies you’ve always wanted to try. Whether you’re looking for something to add to your CV or you’re trying to learn a new skill as one of your New Year’s resolutions, here’s a list of four hobbies and why you should try them out this year.
Learning a Musical Instrument
There are many benefits of learning an instrument for both your mental and emotional health. It improves your cognitive abilities, like memory, problem solving skills and focus. It also enhances your coordination and fine motor skills. Playing a musical instrument also helps with self expression and is known to help relieve stress. Learning an instrument can also be a great way to connect with many different cultures from around the world. You can learn to play traditional Irish instruments like the harp and the bodhrán, or you can step out of your comfort zone and explore musical instruments from other cultures, such as Cuban bongo drums, Caribbean maracas or Scottish bagpipes.
Sewing is a valuable skill to have. It helps you express yourself by allowing you to alter, mend and create your own clothes and accessories. It is also a perfect hobby to take up for people who are looking for a more sustainable way of getting clothes and a great alternative to fast fashion. Although getting good quality fabric and sewing materials may be a little expensive, the sense of accomplishment you’ll get after you see the results of your hard work will be worth it. Sewing can also help improve your concentration, patience and your eye for detail. Additionally, it teaches valuable life skills, such as budgeting and making repairs.
Yoga/Pilates
If you’re looking for a hobby that helps improve both your physical and mental health, you should try yoga or pilates. Unlike most sports or physical hobbies, you don’t need to join a club to get into yoga or pilates, so it’s perfect for more introverted people who aren’t interested in team sports but still want to keep fit. You can easily find workouts on Youtube and do them at home. Yoga and pilates are also useful for helping you to de-stress and unwind. Yoga helps with your flexibility and balance, while pilates focuses on core strength, posture and alignment. They also help manage stress and increase your productivity levels.
Crocheting
Aside from being a fun hobby that allows you to express yourself creatively, crocheting has many physical and mental benefits. Crocheting can be a very mindful activity as the repetitive actions have a soothing effect on the mind. You can put on your favourite movie or TV show in the background or listen to some music while you crochet. Crochet is also great for stimulating your brain, as it engages both sides of the brain, improving your memory.
In conclusion, taking the chance to explore new hobbies in Transition Year can be a great way to discover a new passion and make your TY experience worthwhile.
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