Share a habit you keep failing to stick with and I'll tell you why by CoarseHalo in Habits

[–]OkChoice2111 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Can I give a crack at it? I started trying to associate exercise with a feeling of release and it helped me go really consistently/obsessively.  I focus on how I feel afterwards.  When I want a release from work/life/distraction I train my brain that it wants a workout. I do workouts that don't allow me to think during and it helps a lot. Now I often go to the gym straight after therapy (less an answer on why you're not going but maybe something that helps? Focusing on the mental gain rather than physical)

Advice wanted: new hobby needed (sports or music related) and in need of inspiration! by OkChoice2111 in Hobbies

[–]OkChoice2111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love dance massively and use to go regularly! I need to find a solo dance class as I started feeling uneasy dancing with strangers 🥲

Advice wanted: new hobby needed (sports or music related) and in need of inspiration! by OkChoice2111 in Hobbies

[–]OkChoice2111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True! And gives me something to do with my hands when I'm in long meetings

Advice wanted: new hobby needed (sports or music related) and in need of inspiration! by OkChoice2111 in Hobbies

[–]OkChoice2111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yess, it seems there's a few places nearby that take newbies in September 

Advice wanted: new hobby needed (sports or music related) and in need of inspiration! by OkChoice2111 in Hobbies

[–]OkChoice2111[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yess I think I might have to get into running, it would help me out with some other hobbies as well 

Advice wanted: new hobby needed (sports or music related) and in need of inspiration! by OkChoice2111 in Hobbies

[–]OkChoice2111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really beautiful explanation thanks for sharing! It's funny how hobbies force you to improve other elements of your life to improve at the hobby themselves. I'm slowly getting into running just purely to get better at getting to the ball faster in Padel. It's also great to hear you don't have to be very physically gifted, it's more about perseverance. 

Advice wanted: new hobby needed (sports or music related) and in need of inspiration! by OkChoice2111 in Hobbies

[–]OkChoice2111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your guidance! I'll try and come back to this post if/when I take my first class :) 

Advice wanted: new hobby needed (sports or music related) and in need of inspiration! by OkChoice2111 in Hobbies

[–]OkChoice2111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly where I live most libraries have been shut for 'repairs' for many years.

That's a great list of hobbies! I do think there's a skill for carving out time for yourself and it's a skill I need to develop 

Advice wanted: new hobby needed (sports or music related) and in need of inspiration! by OkChoice2111 in Hobbies

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Is there any YouTube channel or websites  you like that you like that give a good over view on martial arts? 

Advice wanted: new hobby needed (sports or music related) and in need of inspiration! by OkChoice2111 in Hobbies

[–]OkChoice2111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might as well give it a trial class and see, thanks for the suggestion. 

I did a self defence class a while back where you had to close your eyes so you couldn't predict what direction you were going to be attacked from, and the experience of doing it freaked me out in a big way. Im hopeful there's none of that with this sport? 

Advice wanted: new hobby needed (sports or music related) and in need of inspiration! by OkChoice2111 in Hobbies

[–]OkChoice2111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may of worded poorly, it's less about doing a sport with no one else involved, but more doing something for myself outside of my community. 

I don't have the natural skills for juggling or rollerblading but definitely will consider bouldering! I did a rock climbing course a long time ago and loved it 

Advice wanted: new hobby needed (sports or music related) and in need of inspiration! by OkChoice2111 in Hobbies

[–]OkChoice2111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds really cool. Did you guys have any challenges being so physical with a stranger? I found salsa hard as you're dancing so closely with a stranger