Finding creative hobbies

But finding something fun and creative to do outside of class isn’t just a nice break, it can really boost your mood, help you make new friends, and make campus life way more fulfilling. In this article, we’ll break down three simple steps to figure out which creative hobbies suit you best, share some ideas to get you inspired, and point you toward student clubs where you can dive right in!

How to find your creative hobby

1. Explore different options

• Singing and dancing
  
  Can anyone learn to sing? The answer is yes. According to vocal experts, anyone can learn it with enough practice and the right technique. If you’ve ever wanted to sing more confidently (even if it’s just at karaoke night with friends), check out this complete beginner’s guide with 8 simple steps to help you get the most out of your voice.
  
  Have you ever listened to an upbeat song or even elegant classical music that makes you want to move your body? Well, dancing is the best way to release all that energy and be physically active. We don’t always have to learn dancing in studios, the large number of online videos and communities can support us, like this RedBull guide if we want to learn a few dance moves at home.

• Drawing, colouring, and painting
  
  Recently, I’ve come across instagram reels of people bringing a small sketchbook everywhere they go. When they found a beautiful spot, they’d take the time to slow down, sit, and start sketching the view in front of them. What a joy to be able to capture beautiful moments just the way you see it from your eyes! There’s so many online tutorials that teach sketching basics, like this ‘Learn To Draw’ series by Schaefer Art. You can also explore colouring and painting if you enjoy bringing colours to life!

• Origami
  
  You can bring a few origami papers in your bag and fold something cute whenever you’re bored in the train or want a quick break from studying. If you want to find easy step-by-step guides, Origami.me has 113 origami models that are fun to fold and satisfying to finish. Fold at your own pace and who knows you might end up with a collection of origami croissants and crabs!

• More options
  
  Other creative activities can include journaling and scrapbooking, knitting ad crocheting, photography, and endless DIY projects! Explore more here.

2. Discover which activity makes you the happiest

There are so many more creative activites that you can try even if you think it doesn’t sound very interesting because you never know what will become your new passion! It’s also perfectly fine to try a new activity and decide that you don’t really like it. Find an activity that makes you happy and can help you relax or feel excited every day!

Warm at home

Winter is a great time to enjoy cozy activities at home and here are a few things you can try:

1. Get your blankets ready
   Place all of your blanket within reach to add layers and softness that keeps you warm at home. Enjoy your warm drink of choice while wrapping yourself up in a fuzzy blanket!
2. Watch holiday movies
   Play your favourite holiday movies like The Polar Express or Home Alone and get into the holiday mood. Even though, Christmas is celebrated during the summer in Australia, that doesn’t mean you can’t get into the festive mood. Find out which movies are ranked the best Christmas movies of all time here!
3. Create cosy corners in your home
   The key to finding the perfect cosy corner is placement. Can you think about any spot where you often spend your winter evenings in? Turn those small corners into something that sparks joy by lighting up a scented candle that reminds you of cookies, vanilla, and winter goodness. It can be placed beside your favourite reading chair, the coffee table where you sip tea, or dark kitchen corner where you prep dinner on winter evenings. You can even create an evening routine to light up the candles as the daylight fades. It makes you want to come home earlier and relax in that tiny corner!
   
   Love and appreciate the beauty of winter as it becomes a season of candlelight and quiet evenings. Watch the season slowly turn into spring and remember to take a gentle care of yourself so you can be fully recharged when the new season arrives with new adventures!