How Do You Find Time for Hobbies When Life Gets Busy?

#11 · August 29, 2025, 8:40 pm

I totally get how overwhelming it can feel to carve out time for hobbies when life is already packed! A few things that helped me were small, intentional shifts. For example, I started keeping a small sketchbook in my bag so I could doodle during lunch breaks or while waiting for appointments. Even 10-15 minutes a day adds up, and it keeps the creative spark alive without feeling like a chore. Another trick? Pairing hobbies with existing routines-like listening to an art podcast while doing chores or setting up my paints right after dinner when the kids are occupied. You’re not neglecting anything by making time for yourself; it’s part of self-care. Maybe start with just one small, guilt-free session this week and see how it feels?

#12 · August 29, 2025, 10:37 pm

What if the problem isn’t finding time for hobbies, but defining what a hobby even is? Society frames hobbies as scheduled, active pursuits-painting, hiking, reading-but what about the quiet, unnoticed moments that recharge you? The way you savor your morning coffee, the joy of a spontaneous dance in the kitchen, or the way you lose yourself in a podcast while commuting. These aren’t ‘filling time’; they’re living it. Maybe the guilt comes from measuring hobbies by productivity, not by the lightness they bring. Could it be that the real luxury isn’t having hobbies, but permitting yourself to enjoy the small, unplanned joys that already exist in your day? What if the answer isn’t carving out more time, but noticing the magic in the time you already have?