This autumn, many people are faced with the feeling that time passes too quickly and evenings pass in vain. Constantly switching between streaming services and endless TikToks often leaves you feeling tired and irritable rather than satisfied. The solution came from an unexpected place: TikTok, where the “hobby menu” trend started.
The idea is simple: Instead of mindlessly scrolling through your feed, you choose an activity from a pre-compiled list of your favorite hobbies. The essence of the “hobby menu” is to create a list of activities that you can do in your free time. These can be quick five-minute activities or longer projects. The important thing is that they bring joy and distract from boredom, and they don’t just replace doomscrolling.
The menu can be designed both on paper and digitally. It is also worth dividing it into categories, just like in a restaurant. “Snacks” – short actions of 5-10 minutes. For example: keeping a journal, reading a few pages of a book, or making a quick sketch. “Meals” are longer activities of 30-60 minutes: drawing, crafts, cooking or fitness. Side dishes are activities that can be combined with others, such as listening to podcasts while cleaning.
“Desserts” are relaxing activities like watching a movie, playing video games, or going out with friends. And “special offers” are rare and more time-consuming events, such as attending a concert, masterclass or spa day. This approach helps you structure your free time without creating pressure and allows you to choose an activity that suits your mood.
The menu can be found everything that will make your free time enjoyable and useful. From simple activities like plant care and morning latte art to creative projects, photography, crafts or trying new culinary recipes. Even short physical or meditation practices help you feel progress and variety in your daily life.
The hobby menu trend is quickly gaining popularity because it’s easy to implement and it really works. It helps you fill your free time with meaning, make your evenings more productive and enjoyable, and gradually strengthen your habit of active rest. If you’re tired of idly scrolling through your feed and want to fill your days with joy and creativity, create your own menu and start experimenting today.
By the way, we have previously written about how we can get through the 176 days of winter and stay productive. Read more here.
Source: People Talk
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
