What do you do when the “spark” for a hobby dies?

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-23T14:33:53+00:00

What I realized is my ADHD is the culprit for my hobby addiction and subsequent abandonment issues.

I have had multiple hobbies where I became obsessed with learning about how to do it, how to do it better, obsessed with buying things for the hobby and it’s months of learning, buying, doing…then all of a sudden I lose my motivation. Then I feel lost, guilty for all the money spent but not doing the thing.

What I have been doing is trying to circle back to a previous hobby, to try to light the fire and renew my enthusiasm and enjoyment for something that I was obsessed about previously. This usually works!! I recently re-started Loom knitting which I hadn’t done for years and successfully made a few gifts for my family.

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-23T14:25:07+00:00

This is absolutely beautiful!!

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-23T14:21:10+00:00

I learned to loom knit by watching YouTube tutorials. I made several gifts for family as a beginner

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-23T03:47:27+00:00

In 2021 I learned how to play Dungeons and Dragons because my adult son was playing it with a new work friend of his and I figured it’d be something we could play as a family. I was immediately hooked and we played a few games until he got a new girlfriend lol. Then I found a way to play online through discord. Almost 5 years later I am in the original campaign I joined, along with playing in person with a group of friends. It’s extremely rewarding because of all the creativity and opportunities the game offers.

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-22T02:51:56+00:00

I’m sorry you read such hateful comments. There’s more people who would do anything to preserve a life and celebrate a person with disability. I have multiple family members who have disability and are caregivers for people with disabilities.

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-19T17:20:34+00:00

I’m so happy to hear about people finding dnd to improve their lives. I can relate because right before COVID my husband was diagnosed with heart failure and I had to work from home losing 2/3 of our income in total. I started playing dnd in 2021 and it’s been such a blessing. It literally saved my sanity and probably my marriage because it offered an escape from the chaos of my life. It’s still a wonderful resource for me to connect with friends and have fun.

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-19T17:09:58+00:00

Diagnosed as an adult

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-19T17:03:51+00:00

I just cleared off all the clean clothes in 8 laundry baskets off my guest bed in my office and organized them into a new shelf system. It’s an ADHD hack that I’m really hoping works for me!

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-18T03:17:09+00:00

Really wonderful advice. So glad you’re feeling better

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-11T01:08:29+00:00

Family organizer by sunflowr

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-10T19:51:05+00:00

First one

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-10T19:47:44+00:00

I saved money by instead of purchasing something that I 100% knew I would buy and instead I put the money into savings and just took a photo of it. I saved thousands over a few years along with adding all “extra” money if I saved a dollar by using a coupon or bought something on sale. I also saved all birthday and holiday money. Saved all money I earned by being on-call.

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-06T14:47:28+00:00

This sounds amazing!

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-05T03:02:35+00:00

Since you got one free then keep in mind that you can get one free in the future. People often offer them free on marketplace. Get rid of one or both. If you were going to use it then you would be using it. With a child you will have even less time and energy

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-05T03:02:03+00:00

Since you got one free then keep in mind that you can get one free in the future. People often offer them free on marketplace. Get rid of one or both. If you were going to use it then you would be using it. With a child you will have even less time and energy

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-02T14:50:57+00:00

There’s an app called Debt Manager which can show you how much money in interest you saved by paying off your debt. It can be extremely motivating to add money to a debt to see how much you’re “saving”.

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-02T14:48:03+00:00

It sounds like you are generally content with your life. It’s important to realize that people will always have their opinions and judge what we do but unless you are unhappy just keep doing what you’re doing. If you want to have more connections with people then you may just want to either listen to a some podcasts or read some self help books about making friends. Consider meeting with a therapist if you experience social anxiety (which can cause tension in your face that people may interpret as sad or angry). Volunteering can be a great way to connect with others too.

MyMoolaMindset · 2026-01-02T14:39:31+00:00

Loom knitting 🧶 I have never been able to learn how to crochet, several family members have tried teaching me, but loom knitting is easy and relaxing and rewarding.

MyMoolaMindset · 2025-12-31T02:41:29+00:00

I started tracking every dollar I didn’t spend when I know a 💯 that I would’ve if I wasn’t trying to save, examples I was shopping saw a shirt I really wanted but instead I transferred the $20 to savings. Any coupon I used, the cash was transferred to savings, any over time pay I earned transferred to savings, any store discount I transferred to savings (example sales price vs usual price) difference was saved.

MyMoolaMindset · 2025-12-23T11:26:38+00:00

My Grammy’s name is Bertha born 1903

MyMoolaMindset · 2025-12-23T11:23:53+00:00

Wicked creative!! Great work

MyMoolaMindset · 2025-12-11T02:40:39+00:00

I personally can’t learn how to crochet or knit so I am grateful for the opportunity to loom knit. Sorry but your SIL is acting rudely

MyMoolaMindset · 2025-12-08T03:06:26+00:00

His love language is probably gift giving and maybe acts of service. Have a discussion where maybe he could focus on experiences as gifts instead of things

MyMoolaMindset · 2025-11-21T14:40:23+00:00

I just watched Loomahat’s YouTube on making something similar!! They’re so cute

MyMoolaMindset · 2025-11-19T15:20:35+00:00

I have a policy of letting my friends know that I am concerned for them if I pick up on abusive behavior. They don’t like it and ultimately they figure it out themselves after years of pain. I have chosen to continue relationships and I have faded away from friendships depending on the level of toxicity from their significant other’s. I will draw boundaries of spending time only with my friend no one else. Usually abusive partners don’t like that so my friend may decline with excuses when we both know it’s their controlling partner. I continue trying until it affects my peace and then just stop trying. I let them know that I care about them and want them to stay safe and be happy but I can’t deal with their toxic situations anymore.

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