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5 Practical Hobbies You Can Start from Home

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Hobbies are an excellent way to stay busy and relieve stress while doing something you enjoy. They’re also a fantastic way to learn practical skills that you can use in your day-to-day life. 

In this post, we’ll share ideas for hobbies that will help you gain new knowledge and skills – all from the comfort of your home. Check out the list for inspiration on how to fill your spare time with productive activities.

Learn a foreign language

No longer do you have to attend in-person classes to master a new language. Instead, you can take advantage of free or inexpensive online resources to learn how to read, write, and speak a foreign tongue. 

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To get started, download a mobile app that makes learning a new language easy and fun. Duolingo and Babbel are two of the most popular resources that can teach you these linguistic skills when it fits within your schedule.

Practice yoga

Get your body moving with an at-home yoga session. Not only does this ancient Indian practice activate your body, but it also engages your mind and soul. It’s a great way to bring focus and intention to your daily life.

You’ll find free yoga classes available on YouTube or Vimeo. Some yoga studios also offer subscription-based lessons through their website, so get in touch with your local gym to see if they have virtual sessions.

Take academic courses

Satisfy your academic curiosity with online courses from some of the top colleges and universities around the country. Whether you’re interested in history, science, or medicine, you can enroll in free virtual classes and get a certification of completion.

If this sounds appealing, check out the courses offered from edX. On this site, the instructors come from renowned institutions such as Harvard, Columbia, and the University of California at Berkeley. The lessons are self-paced, so you’re able to fit learning into your busy schedule.

Graphic design

While graphic design skills might not be required to get a particular job, they can be incredibly useful. For example, if you’re looking to start a career in marketing, having a basic level of graphic design know-how can be a significant advantage.

For free graphic design courses, check out sites like Udemy and Canva. They’ll help you establish a solid foundation of design skills that you can apply on the job and personal projects.

Learn to code

These days, careers in sectors like web development and data science are in high demand, but you have to have the right tech skills. If you’re interested in one of these jobs, sign up for online coding lessons to strengthen your resume. 

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Check out sites like Codecademy to find courses based on the career path or programming language you’re interested in. From Java to C++ to SQL, you’ll find it all on Codeacademy.

If you have enough spare time in your schedule, any of these hobbies will make a great addition to your life. From physical activity to academic study to tech skills, there’s plenty of practical knowledge that you can pick up from home.

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