Development of Interests

Weight lifting is a hobby, especially if you enjoy it. I think from interests comes from the name... being interested in something. Whether you casually run across it or do some thinking/searching to find it doesn't matter. My hobbies have come from both. Don't be afraid to seek and try out new activities that you think you might enjoy. If you find yourself feeling like you're forcing yourself into a hobby then I wouldn't recommend doing it; unless that activity has greater benefits such as exercise, but I would recommend finding a form of exercise that you would like.

 

I was/am in the same boat. I got tired of all these 'follow your passion' advices as I simply didn't have/had any!

What helped me to get a better view at it:

Social interaction and friends! everything becomes more meaningful wit other people.

Stop wasting time with things you don't want to persue, i.e. realize the things you don't want to do and try to reduce them.

Stop distracting yourself with things you don't want to do and embrace boredom!

So that is my best advice I can give to you:

After I quit this mindless gaming, those stupid Netflix series that never get to a point, all this scrolling on social media or 9gag - I had a lot of free time.

Be aware of the time. I sometimes simply lied down in bed and was alone with my thoughts. Sometimes I was so incredibly bored I simply wanted the days to end - because I couldn't distract myself anymore. This was good! It made me realize that days are endless and that I have tons of time.

Then I started trying stuff out. Hiking, singing, anything really that seemed interesting in my head. After some time you will at least get more clarity about what you can persue.

1. Stop distracting yourself
2. Be with your Boredom
3. Figure put the things you don't want! (which is easier than figuring out stuff you do like)
4. Try out new things that at least sound good in your head (search for a hobby list for inspiration) be open for new, unconventional things.
5. Be patient. It is going to take quite some time

 

You can learn an instrument, or get a degree or be a fidget spinner master.

 

No not at all! Just give me a notice when you started it so I can follow it!
Maybe we come up with better and better ideas along the way!