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"Cool" hobbies - or how to spend your time wisely

Discussion in 'Self Improvement' started by plongeur, Jun 22, 2016.

  1. Jun 22, 2016 #1
    plongeur

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    The most promising strategy to keep away from seeking stimulation through porn is by providing it other ways - for example hobbies that you enjoy - they keep you fit, mentally strong, help you socialize and expand your horizon.

    Only rule - suggest only hobbies or ways to spend your time that you have significant first hand experience with - not stuff you saw somewhere or did once - only what you do for real.

    Sailing
    If you life close to a large lake or the sea then chances are that you have the opportunity to either do sailing or to learn it there. It's fascinating to move in a controlled fashion by means of the wind. It also offers a great place to think and reflect.

    Scuba Diving
    Learning to scuba dive or doing it helps you to gain a different perspective on the world.

    (Free) (Rock) Climbing
    Best way ever to free your mind from your worries by focusing 100% on what you are doing - otherwise you'll fall and that might be painful. Also a great way to confront fears and to work out.

    Salsa Dancing
    Great way to socialize, to meet girls and to fine tune your motorics and senses.
     
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  2. Jun 22, 2016 #2
    ILoathePwife

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  3. Jun 22, 2016 #3
    nomo

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    Photography, photographing what you enjoy: Nature, landscapes, animals, concerts, etc.
     
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  4. Jun 22, 2016 #4
    jfromcr

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    Beekeeping - You have to stay present and move with a certain slow energy that doesn't disturb them. We need more of them for the environment and it sounds cool.

    Running - Inexpensive and available almost all year. Be aware of possible triggers. Really good way to get exhausted.
     
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  5. Jun 22, 2016 #5
    Tj720

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    Learn Guitar
    read great books
    WRITE a book
    start a blog
    start training for a 5k/triathalon/etc
     
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  6. Jun 22, 2016 #6
    nomo

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    How would running cause a trigger? Just curious.
     
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  7. Jun 22, 2016 #7
    jfromcr

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    Hey @nomo,

    If you run where others run, there will be visual stimulus all around you.
     
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  8. Jun 22, 2016 #8
    FigTree549

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    Hiking. It's physically demanding. It gets you out of the house. You meet people along the way. And depending where you go, the views can be really inspiring.
     
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  9. Jun 22, 2016 #9
    nfprogress

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    • Hiking and scrambling (mild rock climbing with no ropes harnesses or safety support). For US based folks, I go to CO and hit 13er's when I can in RMNP.
    • Running stairs (best cardio of my entire life and I have been doing it every business day for more than 6 months now). Most people can get to a stairwell but even more of them have no clue how powerful it is from a cardiac perspective.
    • Functional training - weighted vests, sandbag work etc.
    • Chess - fun, especially with a good partner
    • Duolingo and language learning (absurdly fast to level up a second language if you pick right).
     
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  10. Jun 24, 2016 #10
    Child of God

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    Forging. Dangerous, time consuming, and awesome. I just built one. If it's up your alley, it will get you thinking and moving. Plus it's really cool.
     
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  11. Jun 24, 2016 #11
    silenteagle

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    Sketching maybe..If you have a flair for it.
     
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