Getting a divorce isn’t the end. It is a change and a chance to reinvent who you are. One of the easiest ways to do this is through the hobbies you enjoy. Of course, if you are fresh off of a divorce, or you are still in the middle of a divorce, hobbies might be the last thing on your mind. However, they can help you to feel better about your situation and yourself. Finding the right hobbies after divorce can help to get your mind off your troubles.
Hobbies allow you to expand your horizon, dive into exciting new areas, and have fun in ways you didn’t know were possible. Below, we will look into a handful of hobbies that you might enjoy and that can be great for those who are divorced or who are getting divorced.
Fitness
When you get divorced, there is a chance that you might start to give up a bit when it comes to your health. You are concerned about the divorce, so maybe you aren’t eating right or not eating enough. Maybe you are eating too much. Regardless, you may find that you need to do something about your health.
Look for some physical hobbies that you can start to enjoy, so you can increase your levels of fitness and decrease your stress. Maybe you want to start spending more time in the gym hitting the weights. You could also go jogging, swimming, playing tennis, basketball, etc. Find something that you can enjoy and incorporate into your life.
Another hobby you could undertake that will help you to improve your fitness levels, and that is a lot of fun, will be martial arts. From boxing to krav maga, there are options out there for all people and all current fitness levels. These can be good hobbies that can last a lifetime.
Hiking
Hiking is another fantastic hobby that you might want to pick up. Getting out into the great outdoors is not just healthy, but it can help to reduce your stress. Divorce, as you know, is a major stressor. Being able to shed the stress on your hikes is a great feeling.
However, hiking isn’t just about health. It’s also a good hobby you can enjoy with friends and family. Check out some places where you live to see if there are any good hiking trails.
Writing, Painting, and Other Forms of Art
Do you love telling stories? Whether you enjoy fiction or you want to write a memoir, writing is a fantastic outlet. For many, it starts as a hobby, but it can grow to be so much more. You can and should write about anything that interests you. Eventually, you might want to share it with the rest of the world.
Of course, writing is just one artistic endeavor. There are countless others that you can try. Consider painting, sculpting, or learning how to play an instrument. Rekindling the love for certain hobbies after divorce can keep you focused, keep your brain sharp, and allow you to learn new things.
Tabletop Roleplaying Games
While this one might sound like a strange hobby to some, tabletop roleplaying games have been working their way back to the mainstream for several years now with good reason. They are fun, they can be done in-person or online, and it gives you a chance to connect with people in a unique way. It can even be a good way to meet new people to add to your friend group.
These sorts of games help improve communication, and empathy, and encourage teamwork. One of the best things about this hobby, though, is that it can help to reduce the stress you feel. For a few hours a week, you get to step outside of who you are and get to be a character or tell a story. It’s great for all age groups, so this is a hobby the kids could enjoy, too.
Whether you used to play or you never imagined that you would consider a hobby like this, it’s well worth your time. There are plenty of game options, too. Some of the popular choices include Dungeons and Dragons, Star Trek Adventures, Vampire: The Masquerade, Cyberpunk, and Call of Cthulhu to name just a few. There is something that can suit everyone’s tastes regardless of the genres you enjoy.
Turn a Hobby Into a Money-Making Opportunity
If you have a hobby that you know inside and out, you might want to consider turning it into a business. Bringing in some extra money after a divorce can be great for your finances, which are likely going to be a bit tighter since you have just one income.
You will find that there are ways to turn all manner of hobbies, including the ones we discussed above, into money-making ventures. It might be creating products, posting online content, writing e-books, etc. based on the hobby.
Think of some of the things you could do with just the hobbies touched on above. You might create video content about roleplaying games you enjoy or of your hikes. You might sell prints of the paintings you make, or you could publish e-books and audiobooks that you’ve always wanted to write. There are countless options.
However, you don’t want to turn a hobby you love into a chore that you will come to despise. If you are going to start a business from your hobby, make sure it’s something you will enjoy doing. Otherwise, you just might be divorcing yourself from the hobby in a few years.
What Hobby Is Right for You?
We covered just a handful of the different types of hobbies after divorce that can be fun and relaxing for someone looking for inner peace. There are countless others, of course. You will want to take the time to find a hobby or two that speaks to you. If you find that you don’t like the hobby when you first try it, you can always quit and pick up something new.
