Solo Hobbies That Keep You Entertained and Inspired—Try These 14 Activities, No Company Required

Who says you need to be with someone to have fun? It might take two to tango, but the world is full of fun activities and hobbies that you can perfectly manage alone. Whether you want to cuddle up on your bed and binge-watch your favorite show or get a little exercise in, these solo hobbies will keep you inspired, creative, and entertained:

Documentary Watching

Does listening to the voice of David Attenborough make you feel relaxed and excited? Or perhaps you prefer another documentary narrator. Whatever your choice, documentaries are a fun and exciting way to kill time. They’re pretty inspiring, too, because you learn about the environment and various fun topics like crime (depending on your selected genre), so you’ll stay entertained and gain knowledge.

Puzzles

You’re probably wondering how puzzles inspire us. Well, if you’ve always liked the satisfaction of putting everything together and hate the idea of an unsolved mystery, puzzles are perfect for you. They’re also inspiring because you’ll feel motivated to keep up with the hobby until you get the desired result, making it all fun and entertaining.

Solo Hiking

We recommend solo hiking if you’re up for a hobby that challenges your body and mind. Of course, it’s best to start hiking once you’ve consulted an experienced hiker, but begin with easy-to-access trails and eventually work your way up to more demanding hikes once you’ve gained the experience. It’ll be fun, scary, and exhilarating, but it’ll be worth it.

Soap Making

If you’ve always been fascinated with aesthetic soaps, why not try your hand at artisan soap making? Sure, you’ll need to learn soap making to get the right consistency, but once it’s all under your grasp, you’ll be able to make soaps in a jiffy. The best part about soap making is that you can commission the ones you make or gift them to family and friends.

Adult Coloring

Who says you have to be a kid to color? Adult coloring books are all the rage nowadays, especially when you’re looking for a hobby that’ll help you kill time. Adult coloring boosts creativity and enables you to divert your attention to coloring in the lines so that you can manage stress and emotions.

Learning Coding

Coding is an incredibly tough but equally rewarding hobby. You’ll have to spend a couple of hours weekly in online courses to learn to code, and it definitely takes up your time once you’ve learned it, but it’s a highly progressive hobby that pays well if you’re ever going to take it up to the market. Who knows, you might even make a career out of it.

Creative Writing

If you’ve always had a love for English and reading, creative writing might be the perfect hobby for you. All you’ll need is a laptop (or a notebook if you’re old-school), and you can start typing your thoughts away. Creative writing is more than just an activity; it boosts creativity and qualifies you for various writing jobs in the content writing and marketing industries.

Knitting

There’s something calming about knitting; perhaps it’s the repetitive motions that put your mind at ease, or maybe it’s the incredibly fun knitwear you get at the end, but knitting is a really great hobby. It eases your mind, helps you destress, redirects your focus to one task, and if you’re ever looking for an opportunity to earn, you’ll know where to find it.

Calligraphy

Calligraphy is an exquisite and intricate form of art. You’ll need the right stationery to pick up calligraphy, but once you begin, you won’t be able to stop. Calligraphy boosts creativity and inspiration and helps you improve your grip because you’re focused on a steady stroke. It’s really a fun activity and a rare skill.

Embroidery Art

In embroidery art, you stitch patterns and even characters on a cloth. You don’t need to go someplace physical to learn embroidery art; order the tools and put them on a YouTube video, and you’ll learn instantly. Embroidery art is fun, creative, innovative, and a rare skill to turn into a freelancing side gig.

Learn An Instrument

You can never go wrong with learning an instrument. Whether you pick up a ukulele or try your luck at a piano, you’ll realize that learning an instrument is a fun and educative process. Instruments aren’t just vessels for music; they boost confidence, help you relax, and be comfortable with who you are.

Candle Making

Candle making is a simple and relaxing hobby that lets you create something beautiful and useful. You can choose scents and colors you love to make candles that match your style. It’s a fun way to spend your time, and the best part is that these candles make great gifts or add a cozy feeling to your home.

Pottery

Pottery is a fun, hands-on hobby that helps you get creative and make useful things. You can shape mugs, bowls, or even small decorations with clay. It’s a calming activity that feels great to do. You can take a class or try a pottery kit at home. The best part is that everything you make is unique and special to you.

Sketching

If you grew up doodling in class, we’ve got the perfect hobby for you. Sure, sketching is usually taken as an intense skill, but who says it has to be like that? You can sketch at your pace, practicing various models and experimenting with angles. Display your sketch work at home; you might even impress a friend and start commissioning your sketches.

More For You

Speaking of hobbies, there is nothing better than solo traveling. You can either travel locally, explore a new neighborhood or a country, or book an all-adult cruise where you can get a much-needed escape from your monotonous routine and make countless memories to look back to.

This article was first published on RB ITALIA Blog.