Personal Development

Are you tired of focusing only on work and scrolling aimlessly spending your free time? Here are 9 useful hobbies for women in their 20s.

Hobbies are not only a very fulfilling way to spend your time, but they can also provide you with useful skills later in life. 

And, of course, it makes the dreaded question of hobbies in job interviews easier to answer. 

So if you’ve lost your hobbies over time, now is the perfect opportunity to start something new. 

But make sure to not overdo it! Try out one hobby at a time and give it at least a few weeks a chance before you make up your mind. 

Judging something properly is hard if you are barely informed about it.

1. Drawing

By the time they have reached their twenties, most people seem to have decided that they are either good at drawing or not. 

They act as if you need to be born with an innate talent. 

But the reality is that those students who could draw well in school simply practiced more while younger. 

That’s why learning how to draw can be a great hobby for women in their 20s. 

It not only adds a cool skill to your portfolio but also shows you that you can achieve things you previously thought impossible with enough practice. 

2. Cooking/Baking

Honestly, falling in love with cooking or baking is one of the best things to happen to you. 

You will have to prepare many meals in your life, you might as well get good at cooking and enjoy doing it. 

So consider spending some time experimenting with different recipes and cooking techniques.

3. Programming

In the digital age, programming is an immensely useful and versatile hobby. 

With time you could let your programming skills progress into web design or app creation. 

Also, many online courses and apps help you learn the basics. 

4. Memory Training

I’m not just talking about sudoku or other brainy games here, though by all means, enjoy them as well. 

I’m mainly thinking of the memory palace, and similar techniques memory champions apply. 

This is quite possibly one of the most useful hobbies you can have. 

Not only will an effective memory drastically reduce your study time and therefore improve your quality of life and your grades. 

It will also keep your brain healthy and fit, making you less likely to encounter memory struggles in your older years. 

Read also: 6 Personal Growth Courses I Want To Take

5. Ice Skating

Alright, this is a bit random, but ice skating can be a great hobby to keep active even in the winter. 

And I don’t just mean skating around the oval rather wobbly. I mean properly learning how to slide backward and forwards and how to spin. 

Once you’ve learned that, ice skating can be incredibly relaxing, in which you just flow along to the music.

6. Reading

Don’t groan. I get it; reading is a few people’s ideas of a hobby. But I feel that that’s mostly due to their bad experiences in school.

Well, luck’s on your side because this time around, you get to choose what you are reading. 

You can pick up the trashiest and smuttiest romance novels out there. 

Or how about some bestseller YA novels?

Maybe you are ambitious and want to read through the best personal development books. If so, here is a Reading List for you to check out. 

The point is, you can choose anything literally. It doesn’t even have to be a book. Maybe you like to read webtoons or fanfictions. 

Just try out a few stories.

Read also: Reading List For Personal Growth

7. Blogging/Podcasting

Why not pick a hobby that has the potential to earn you money? 

Blogging and podcasting can be a fun way to express yourself and an interesting project to work on. 

What’s also great is that these two things will teach you valuable skills. Blogging will help you to write more concisely and eloquently, and podcasting will improve your presentation skills. 

Read also: 21 Life Changes That Come With Building An Online Business

8. Photography/Videography

If you take many selfies, you already have some photography skills. And if you make TikTok videos, you already know some videography. 

But why not expand your expertise? 

You can use YouTube tutorials or skillshare courses to improve your skills. 

Not only will that improve your Insta and TikTok feed, but it will also provide you with a very marketable skill. 

Consider publishing your footage as stock images and videos online and getting paid for them. 

9. DIY-ing

In a world where many office jobs are of intellectual nature and don’t produce clearly visible results, DIY can be a very satisfying hobby.

There are no boundaries to what you can do with DIY; it will train your creativity, resourcefulness, and interdisciplinary thinking. 

Furthermore, it is possible to create a thriving business with DIY stuff over Etsy.

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Well, these were the useful hobbies for those in their 20s that we recommend. 

What are your current hobbies? And what did you always want to try out? 

As always, we are curious to hear from you. 

Until next time, Felicity Seeker! 

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Nobody likes wasting time. That’s why I’ve collected 22 productive things to do when you feel bored or when you want to procrastinate. 

Enjoy!

1. Journal about why you are unfocused

Writing down what’s going through your mind and what led up to that is a great way to eliminate mental distractions.

Once you put all these thoughts down on paper, your mind won’t feel the need to cling to them anymore. They can’t be forgotten when they are written down.

2. Read, delete, answer and sort your emails

Most people’s email inbox is way too cramped. 

It’s time to spend at least half an hour deleting things you don’t need anymore, sorting those you might need again, and answering all emails that still require so. 

3. Move your body (in a new way)

Moving our body in any way is always a good way to pass your time. 

But it can be especially rewarding to try out new sports every time. 

Who knows, you might fall in love with hot yoga, riding a unicycle, or wall climbing.

4. Find and start one new personal development course 

There is always more to learn, especially about reaching your full potential. 

So if you are looking for something to keep you occupied, consider personal development courses. 

There are many platforms where you can find them: Masterclass, Mindvalley, and Skillshare.

5. Get rid of all expired makeup, cosmetics, food products

As embarrassing as it can be to admit that you’ve got expired stuff lying around, it can happen so easily. 

So make it a point to hunt for everything that expired once in a while. 

Of course, there is no need to throw things away that are barely past their expiration date. 

Often enough, the expiration date can be seen as a suggestion, and depending on the product and its storing conditions, you might still be able to use it. 

But make sure to take a look first.

6. Unsubscribe to all email and post subscriptions

Subscribing to something is easy; getting unsubscribed can sometimes take a bit more effort. 

With emails, it’s pretty straightforward as you only have to find the right link at the bottom of the newsletter. 

Post subscriptions are more tricky. Often you can find some general email address on the letter, and then you have to write an email to unsubscribe. 

Read also: 9 Easy Ways To Reduce Your Social Media Use | Tips For A Digital Detox

7. Unfollow or mute social media accounts that do not make you feel good

Social media is a tool you can take advantage of and is not meant to control you! 

Since you surely don’t want to see images that make you feel jealous or insecure, you should review the accounts you follow and eliminate those that don’t make you feel good. 

8. Delete and sort apps on all of your tech devices + update them all

Downloading apps is easy and quick. Now, it is time to sort through the clutter accumulated on your devices. 

9. Plan out your week/month/quarter of the year

Do you know what important appointments and deadlines are coming up? How about recurring payments or birthdays?

These are all things you should anticipate in advance. And while you are at it, you might as well plan some of your goals. 

Read also: 44 Examples Of Life Goals | Life Goals To Set For Yourself

10. Write a checklist for your next holidays

Why worry about what to pack for your holiday every year? 

Create a long list of holiday items once, so you can check it off and pack in record speed next time. 

11. Clean out your wardrobe

Chances are it’s way too cluttered, and you have at least a few pieces you never wear. 

Get rid of them and restore order.

12. Clean out your makeup and wash all your makeup brushes

Do you even use the 100 different eyeshadows and nail polishes? Unlikely. 

Get rid of at least a handful of things you haven’t used in ages. And make sure to clean the brushes you do use regularly. 

13. Review which of your new year’s resolutions you’ve already achieved and set up a plan for achieving the rest of them 

Your New Years’ resolutions will never get accomplished if you only think of them at the beginning and end of each year. 

Make sure to check in with your progress regularly. This can be a productive thing to do when you are bored. 

14. Collect gift ideas for all upcoming birthdays and Christmas

This is one of my favorites on this list of productive things to do when you are bored. 

You won’t be scrambling for last-minute presents if you have a list full of gift ideas.

15. Plan your meals for the next week/two weeks/month 

Trying to come up with meals can take almost as much time as preparing them. 

Save your time by planning ahead.

16. Check the ingredients of your cosmetic products and find healthier alternatives

There are a lot of great tools nowadays that can help you find products without certain harmful ingredients and products that are more environmentally friendly.

17. Search for things you didn’t even remember you owned and get rid of them if you won’t use them from now on

Getting rid of stuff is easy once you’ve forgotten that it even existed in the first place. 

18. Collect new journal prompts that inspire you to write every day

One of the biggest hurdles with journaling is always asking what to journal. 

Prevent that obstacle by preparing a list of journal prompts to come back to if needed. 

Read also: 22 New Moon Journaling Prompts + New Moon Affirmations

19. Review your existing supplements and get yourself different ones if needed

Do you already take supplements? If so, were there any problems? Do you need to adjust your routine? Now is the time to do so!

20. Sort your songs into playlists

It’s time to go through your songs and playlists. Are there any songs you should throw out? Or maybe some of them are in the wrong playlist.

Take some time to sort through it all.

21. Create a signature you can be proud of

Maybe it’s just me, but I’m agonizing over my boring signature every time. 

It would be really useful if I would just sit down and create a proper one.

22. Start a side hustle

It doesn’t even matter what exactly you do. As long as you are sure you can find the interest and dedication to commit yourself to it for at the very least 6 months. 

Which was your favorite idea? Are there other productive things you like to do when you are bored?

We’d love to hear from you!

Until next time, Felicity Seeker!

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Putting things off is not only unnecessary but also sabotaging your success. It’s time you learn how to stop procrastinating. 

Read also: 11 Habits That Destroy Your Productivity | Unproductive Habits To Avoid

Read also: 11 Little Things That Show You Are An Intelligent Woman

Definition: What does procrastination mean? 

Procrastination means putting things off in favor of other, less important tasks, even though you could accomplish them immediately. 

It wastes immense amounts of time and causes unnecessary stress. 

Often times people only manage to overcome the urge to procrastinate if the urgency and stress of delaying the task hit a certain threshold. 

By then, they have already wasted far too much time. 

That’s why it’s so important to nip procrastination in the bud as soon as possible. 

Here are some tips. 

How to stop procrastinating:

1. Turn off all notifications

One of the main procrastination triggers nowadays is the constant bombardment with information even when we are not looking for them. 

Notifications are the prime example. They pop up while we are working on a task, catch our attention, and if we don’t have a steel tight grip on our self-discipline they suck us into a maze of distractions. 

And sure, you might argue that you need these notifications to be aware of important messages. 

But be honest, how often was there really a life and death situation that you needed to be aware of right this instant, and how often could you have waited a couple hours without any drastic repercussions? 

Any and all notifications you receive are much more damaging to your productivity than they are helpful to your social life. 

So if you finally want to overcome your laziness, you need to turn those ‘pings’ and vibrations off. 

2. Keep a tally of every hour you spend without falling back on your typical distractions

Keeping a tally or creating a streak is a great motivator to stop procrastinating. 

Apps like ‘Forest’ or a visual streak you keep on a notepad help you build that momentum and keep you engaged during those first few weeks of overcoming your laziness. 

Remember, procrastination is a habit that you can break. After all, you do manage to stop putting things off once the stress gets too much. 

You just need to replace that daunting stress with a more positive motivator to get things done. 

3. Dedicate specific places to your work and your distractions 

Both bad and good habits are easily triggered by certain environments.

For example, if you spend much of your phone time scrolling through Instagram, you will want to open the app whenever you pick up your phone. 

On the other hand, if you have an office or a specific table that you use exclusively for studying, you will find yourself quickly focused as soon as you sit there. 

Use this knowledge and create triggers that will benefit you. 

For example, if you have a tablet and a laptop, you might want to dedicate the tablet exclusively to distractive activities such as Insta, YouTube, or Games. But, on the other hand, your computer should be solely used for work purposes. 

You could also rearrange or redecorate your desk depending on what you wish to do there. 

You could also wear a certain pair of glasses whenever you wish to go into ‘nerd-mode.’ 

There are honestly endless possibilities that you should play around with. 

This fun method can truly help you to stop procrastinating. 

4.Set realistic expectations 

If you have unrealistic expectations, you will end up disappointing yourself repeatedly. 

How are you supposed to get motivated to tackle your to-do list if you already know you won’t be able to get it all done?

This creates a spiral into procrastination. 

Don’t make that mistake; instead, set no more than three achievable goals for the day. 

Should you get them done earlier, I am sure you’ll easily find other things to fill your time. 

5. Start small

Overwhelm is one of the biggest triggers for procrastination. If we don’t know where to start, it is only natural not to start at all.

To combat this tendency, you should break down your tasks into the smallest actions you can take to get closer to your goal.

For example, you might struggle to do your daily workout. No problem! Let’s commit to putting on your sportswear first. Done that? Great! You are allowed to pat yourself on the back. 

Next, let’s roll out your workout mat and sit down. Done? Alright!

Then how about finding a suitable workout video on YouTube. After that, aim to complete the first exercise and, if you’d like, maybe the second. 

And once you feel like you can’t keep going, do just one more to feel extra proud of yourself. 

And that’s it! You’ve overcome the urge to procrastinate one tiny step at a time. Congrats!

6. Use an accountability buddy 

Procrastination is mostly broken when bad feelings about putting something off hit a threshold. 

An accountability buddy can help you reach that threshold much sooner, drastically decreasing your procrastination time. 

Traditionally, an accountability buddy is a friend who checks on you and keeps you responsible. 

However, you can also make people your accountability buddies without them knowing. 

Just declaring your goal to get something done by a certain date to others will make you fear embarrassing yourself in front of them. In an urge to avoid this embarrassment, you will pick up your slack and get things done. 

This declaration can be especially powerful if you dare to do it in front of a whole crowd, for example, through social media. 

7. Use the 5-second-rule

You know exactly what you need to do. Don’t even pretend you don’t. 

You don’t end up doing these things because you allow yourself to contemplate if you should do it now or later. 

The longer you allow this indecisiveness to go on, the harder it will be to make the uncomfortable but better choice. 

Why are you making your life so hard? 

All this time you spend contemplating the ‘when’ and ‘how’ you could already be making progress towards finishing the task. 

That’s why Mel Robbins’ 5-second-rule is so powerful. 

The five seconds you spend counting down between realizing you should do something and actually doing it are not nearly enough time to lose yourself in a spiral of indecision. 

Before you know it, you will already be kneedeep in the task, and at that point, it takes far more energy to stop than to finish up. 

8. Do the most daunting task first

My favorite way of procrastination is doing something else work-related, even though it is not nearly as important as the task I should actually do. 

That way, I avoid feeling lazy. However, it doesn’t keep the panic at bay once the pressure rises on my procrastinated task. 

Don’t allow yourself this kind of pseudo-productivity. 

Instead, force yourself to do the most uncomfortable and disliked task as soon as possible. 

9. Organize to avoid overwhelm

Another thing that can lead to you putting things off is a feeling of overwhelm. After all, not tackling a task is much easier than trying to figure out how to unravel a confusing mess. 

In those cases, it can be worth it to take some time beforehand to bring order into the situation. 

You need to identify the urgency and importance of the task and your first step. 

For example, writing your Bachelor thesis is very important but depending on how early you start, not very urgent yet. 

Your first task could be to read about the topic so that you can create a rough outline for your work. 

Now, you can get started more easily. 

10. Just get started!

One group of people – besides the perpetual lazy – that often end up procrastinating are the perfectionists.

In their quest to do everything perfectly, they plan and prepare and research and, in the end, waste all their time doing anything but the important things. 

This might apply to you without you even realizing it. 

So, force yourself to get started as soon as you have an idea for what you should do first.

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Do you think these tips will help you to finally stop procrastinating?

If you are ready to sit down and hustle, comment ‘Let’s Get it!’ below. 

Until next time, Felicity Seeker!

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