https://www.reddit.com/r/simpleliving/comments/1ixke8o/living_simply_and_skillshobbies/
created by scarytears on 25/02/2025 at 02:35 UTC
11 upvotes, 2 top-level comments (showing 2)
i always feel like i have to learn something like sewing, first aid, plumbing or do something creative like draw, make a scrapbook, etc. theres always some skill to learn, some hobby to pick up. i know less is more and that whether i do those said things, id probably feel more or less the same about myself (unless i do end up enjoying them)
im going to work my first full time job soon and from now until the start date, ive been trying to do the things ive been putting off, mostly hiking. i enjoy hiking but as with a lot of things i do, i feel like they dont really "build my character" or make me "more useful" in a sense. the way i think of it is like hard skills and soft skills when applying to jobs. ofc ik that i should do the things i enjoy whether or not theyre productive but i just cant shake that feeling of dissatisfaction.
im not saying its bad to do any of the things i said earlier. i hike, journal/write, occasionally read, workout for fun. ive been trying to learn spanish too, hike more, do the things i like to do even though ive been more busy than ever. some of my goals this year are to run a 10k, squat 2 plates, getting ft job (which i already did), backpack (utah?). i compare me to myself yesterday but i get sidetracked quite a bit. other people like to knit or play an instrument but i dont really care about any of that and know i should just ignore it.
all this being said, im still happy ive come this far. i think im doing pretty good for myself. i guess what im asking is what things people like to do or any advice. im going to do the things i want to do and am trying to focus on a few things at a time, but i wanted to hear some thoughts
Comment by Bunnyeatsdesign at 25/02/2025 at 19:38 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
- Roosevelt
Don't put off the things you want to do, just because you're not 100% ready yet. Start small with the skills you have today. You will pick up skills as you go. It's impossible not to. Particularly with hobbies, it's more about the journey than the end result. Just make a start.
Well, maybe don't start doing first aid on friends, family and strangers until you know a bit more about that.
My goal this year is to average 10,000 steps a day. It seems impossible but I just take it one day at a time. So far, so good.
Comment by AutoModerator at 25/02/2025 at 02:35 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
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