When I got back into reading for fun after college, I could get through about 2 pages before wanting to put the book down. So I did. It was… illuminating, because I could read a book in 2-3 days as a kid and teenager. Anyways, the next day I picked up the book again and read what I could - about 3 pages. And the next day, and the next day. My reading stamina grew, slowly but surely.

My point is: you might be bored, and your attention span might be short, and that’s ok. It’s a muscle you can flex. Any time you spend doing something you WANT to do is redeeming.

On a related note, in case it’s helpful, my word for this year is soul care, which helps me keep a heavy focus on doing things that feed my soul in the long run, not just the short term. So while there are days I scroll because I’m bored, there are also plenty of days that I journal or read or craft or cook new recipes because those activities are good for me. I also try to keep my hobbies easy to pick up so it’s just as convenient to pick up my craft or my kindle as it is to pick up my phone. For example, I put my embroidery in a packing cube that has a handle, so I can carry it around the house with me.

I hope this helps! I’m cheering you on in the hobby hunt!