One hobby that I have taken up is painting. I really enjoyed doing crafts as a kid, and I wanted to rekindle that childhood joy during the pandemic. I actually saw a lot of improvement and confidence in my abilities over the months. I also gave a lot of them away as gifts which was a win-win because it gave me a reason to paint, and it made my friends happy because it showed I was thinking about them. It felt really good to tap into my creative side more fully since I didn’t have to worry about other things, and I could just paint.
I also delved into other creative fields like knitting, latch hook rugs, and sewing. I made two dresses from scratch and a couple of masks for my friend and me. I learned to knit and worked on a latch hook rug that I started years ago but never finished. One thing I love about all these hobbies is that you get a tangible product at the end that you can say “I made that”. It was a huge source of pride and accomplishment for me which helped me a lot to get through the lockdown. Hopefully, they might help you as well!
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