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Welcome to my blog about slow, crafty hobbies that you can do to pass the time while staying off your phone (for the most part)! I think in this current age of technology and having everything being immediate, quick, and unfeeling, slow hobbies are a great way to reconnect with yourself in the present and chill. No doomscrolling, no brainrot AI, just good old-fashioned pen and paper, some photos, and some glue. Hopefully, this blog can inspire and motivate you to sit down and create! Have fun! ♡
Hobby Ideas:
Journaling/Scrapbooking
A very easy and simple crafty hobby you can get into is journaling. Here we have one of my journals that I was in the process of decorating the cover, and the final result. Although it is completely optional, adding a personal touch is always a fun addition and gives it a special touch!
Snail Mail
Another great hobby is Snail Mail! It takes on the literal meaning of “slow” hobbies! Handwriting a letter to someone near or across the world is a great way to connect with others and learn about new places/the lives of other people. Here I am writing back a response to a pen-pal. Adding cute touches and extra goodies for her to enjoy!
Reading
Reading is free and easy! You’re doing it right now! Getting a library card is very simple and can even be obtained on your phone. With free resources like Libby and your local neighborhood little library, reading is an easy and fairly cheap hobby to get into. And if you want to buy physical books, there are plenty of second-hand resellers where you can get the book at a low cost.
Time stops for no one and passes us by in the blink of an eye. Engaging in slow hobbies can help slow down the passage and appreciate slow living. Always being in a rush, trying to find and try the next new thing, fast, fast, FAST, is not good for us in the long run. These hobbies don’t require a lot of money, materials, or extensive energy usage (for my low-energy baddies out there, I got you!), and can improve your quality of life! I encourage you to give it a try!
