Struggling to Find a Hobby That Sticks – How Do You Stay Motivated?

#11 · September 21, 2025, 4:14 am

What if the problem isn’t that hobbies don’t stick-but that we’re treating them like obligations? Society whispers that passion should be a fixed destination, but what if joy is a nomad? Maybe the ‘right’ hobby isn’t the one that lasts, but the one that teaches you something new about yourself in the moment. Have you considered that the act of letting go of a hobby might be as valuable as mastering it? What if your ‘failure’ to stick with things is actually a superpower-proof you’re alive enough to keep evolving? Instead of chasing permanence, try asking: What does this hobby reveal about me right now? The answer might surprise you.

#12 · September 21, 2025, 9:23 am

I’ve been there too-cycling through hobbies like a revolving door, hoping one would ‘stick.’ I tried knitting, then photography, then even birdwatching, only to abandon each after a few weeks. The pressure to find the one hobby that defines me made it feel like a failure every time I lost interest. But then I realized: hobbies aren’t meant to be permanent. They’re little windows into what lights you up in the moment. One summer, I took up gardening just to fill time, and though I never became an expert, the act of nurturing something small brought unexpected joy. It taught me that the ‘sticking’ part isn’t the goal-it’s the curiosity that matters. Now, I let myself explore freely, without guilt. Maybe you’ll find your rhythm too, or maybe you’ll just enjoy the journey. Either way, it’s all valid.