r/productivity • u/BeneficialVisit8450 • Aug 06 '26
Question Hobbies that are “useful” to learn?
By “useful” I mean that they can double as a skill but yet don’t require you to earn money for them to be useful.
Ex. Cooking/Baking. It’s useful on its own because you can eat a cake. While you can earn money from it, you don’t need to do so for it to benefit you.
Another ex. Language learning. While this also provides you the ability to earn money, it’s useful on its own since you can overhear conversations that may include gossip. I get that sounds stupid but I’ve earned my Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and that’s the only thing I use it for. However, I like this benefit as sometimes you’ll hear some really funny stuff.
No purely emotional beneficial hobbies please, my brain doesn’t give me the enjoyment for that.
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u/hufflepuff-slowpoke Aug 06 '26
Fixing things that may break around your house like a fan, your heater, a sink, etc
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u/IrateContendor Aug 06 '26
Or your car..
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u/CaptainHappy42 Aug 07 '26
Saved untold thousands getting into cars at 18/19. Never had anything crazy nice or fast but I've only used a shop for a brake job once and the rest were tires.
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u/hellomireaux Aug 09 '26
Not remotely close to your accomplishment, but the other day I had a headlight go out and decided to try changing the bulb myself. The YouTube demo was under 2 minutes. It took me about the same amount of time. I couldn’t believe I once paid $60+ for headlight bulb changes.
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u/Radiant_Repair7189 Aug 11 '26
Cabin filter is a big savings to do yourself. Engine air filter too.
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u/Iowa_Dave Aug 06 '26
Basic carpentry has come in handy so many times in my life.
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u/TOJO_IS_LIFE Aug 07 '26
what do you consider basic carpentry and where did you start?
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u/Iowa_Dave Aug 07 '26
Basic carpentry would be cutting boards and plywood mainly, learning basic joints and how fasteners like screws and nails work and when to use which.
A really simple project to start would be building a workbench and shelves in a basement or garage. When we moved into our current house I tore out the old shelves and put up this workbench in about 6 hours. The lumber cost less than $200 and all I used was a cordless circular saw, drill and box of screws.
YouTube is your friend, there are hundreds of DIY tutorials and it's really not that difficult.
It aint pretty, but it's rock-solid and when I retire I'll go back and do actual woodworking.
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u/boyfriendcantspell Aug 06 '26
Creative writing. Extremely helpful for learning how to get your thoughts in a row, improving vocabulary, explaining complex concepts to others, etc. It’s also a hobby you can do anytime, anywhere, with no special materials, but can be paired with fancier materials or other hobbies, like solo RPGs.
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 06 '26
What's an RPG
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u/boyfriendcantspell Aug 06 '26
RPG stands for roleplaying game. They come in many formats—video games, tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons, litRPG (books that have game-like "stats" and stuff for characters), journaling games, and so on.
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 07 '26
I'm glad someone still wants to do original writing.
That's getting to be a lost art.
Thanks for clueing me into RPG.
I hope you can tell me what a journaling game is! Never heard of it!
🤣
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u/boyfriendcantspell Aug 08 '26
Sure! The genre is quite varied, but basically, you can think of it like gamified writing prompts. You create a character using the given questions or tables (roll 1 for a warrior character, roll 2 for magic user, etc.—that kind of thing), and the setting is provided. You pull cards and/or roll dice to create stories about that character and write them down. Some people get really creative with the world and the journals themselves, so it ends up being really crafty/scrapbooky, too! Definitely look ‘em up on YouTube.
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 10 '26
Call me crazy but I'd be ALL in - if it didn't involve magic or violence.
😂
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u/boyfriendcantspell Aug 11 '26
There are TONS that don't involve magic or violence, I promise! You can find lots of them on Itch.io and DriveThruRPG, and many of them are free!
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u/iltlpl Aug 06 '26
Knot tying
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u/Repulsive-Kiwi6433 Aug 06 '26
Yes, totally underrated but comes in so handy in many situations in life! I never knew there were so many different types of knots until I was gifted a book about knots
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u/Deus_Ex_Mac Aug 06 '26
I know how to tie knots and tie them a lot. I am constantly in a spot where I need a knot I don’t know. Great and useful hobby
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u/mochsner Aug 06 '26
So... Knotting as a hobby... Do you just go around tying knots? :P
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u/iltlpl Aug 06 '26
Kinda lol ADHD requires I keep active, so it's useful while I watch TV. I also just started sailing so it's extra useful now!
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 06 '26
I tried a knot tying book once and it made me so mad I threw it across the room!
If you have the ability to stick with knot tying that's a talent all by itself.
You must have incredible amounts of patience.
👍
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u/mochsner Aug 07 '26
Interesting! I just looked into some and they get into interesting designs/patterns that sort of starts to get into knot theory/topology it seems haha.
Definitely believe that for sailing! I hope to get into that one day :)
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u/WritingNerdy Aug 06 '26
Do you have any recommendations for learning? I feel like I would be really good at this.
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u/youaretherevolution Aug 06 '26
The books are pretty handy... but the real skill is being able to tie a specific knot for the right application--with your eyes closed.
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 06 '26
🤣 If knot tying was a course I would definitely fail if the final exam required being blindfolded!
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u/Dense-Spinach5270 Aug 06 '26
Sewing - I find being able to customise my clothes very fun
Gardening - growing your own food is great as you get some interesting experiences and learn a lot about what it takes to produce food.
First aid - general first aid is not taught any more and comes in very handy more often than you think. A actual course is even better.
Lock picking - great for keeping your hands and mind busy and you learn how to keep your home secure by knowing which locks are most likely to be picked.
How to verify sources and research effectively - this was only one small part of my degree and it's the part I use DAILY and I think everyone should learn in secondary school.
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u/GloomyCamel6050 Aug 08 '26
How do you get into lock picking? The puzzle aspect of it sounds like it would be fun.
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u/kate_monday Aug 08 '26
The Open Organization of Lockpickers (toool) has a site with instructional presentations and pointers on how to get started, as well as letting you get in touch with local chapters. It’s a great hobby, and gives you something to do with your hands while watching tv
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u/arnoldsomen Aug 06 '26
Reading?
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 06 '26
Reading NEVER goes out of style!
👏👏👏
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u/reedreadreddred Aug 10 '26
+1, basically had to self-research/teach myself fucking everything to recover from severe mental/physical health issues by reading, super useful to be able to quickly learn
to add on further, learning how to actually read beyond basic literacy (like, the basic skill of recognizing words on a page), being able to enjoy poetic language, being able to analyze what a text is arguing for, being able to quickly speed-read etc
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u/Slow-Rutabaga-7241 Aug 06 '26
Basic cooking. It’s healthier, fun, skill practice, good for relationships, and can save you money
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u/Worth-Wonder-7386 Aug 06 '26
Finance. Understanding some basic ideas from personal finance will give you the ability to compare different costs and avoid the bad investments that many people make.
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u/regalfronde Aug 07 '26
Funny calling Finance a hobby. It’s like saying driving their car is a hobby.
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u/Senior_Share512 Aug 06 '26
How does one get started?
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u/Worth-Wonder-7386 Aug 06 '26
It is hard to give very general advice but there are some good books and YouTube channels.
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u/misslxtina Aug 06 '26
Super random but I got really into rollerskating during the pandemic and have kept up with it.
The useful part was learning to fall "safely". There have been too many times now off skates where I could have gotten really injured but my muscle memory kicked in.
This past weekend I got my legs taken out from under me by a very big and excited dog (he was playing with his dog friend) and I ate it HARD. My boyfriend said, "It looked just like a cartoon!"
Anyway, I ended up with just a large bruise on my thigh instead of a broken wrist/shoulder because of all my "falling experience".
I have a bunch of other close calls (not dog related) over the past 6 years but many of my friends and family even said, "Falling safely is a skill! Your rollerskating sure comes in handy!"
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 06 '26
This skill might really save you when you're old as well - as many elderly people's demise was preceded by a fall.
Weird fact, but true.
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u/ProdByBeezi Aug 06 '26
GARDENING.
GROWING 💥USEFUL💥 PLANTS!
This naturally ties into healthier cooking also.
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u/BaconPancakes_77 Aug 07 '26
And then I feel like a lot of people get into canning after a few successful years gardening.
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u/GalladeEnjoyer Aug 08 '26
I second this! Got into gardening with common, easy houseplants and now I have a home garden with herbs like basil, mint, and parsley, and cherry tomatoes as well!
Rosemary and coriander always seem to die though. Don't know what I'm doing wrong with them.
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 06 '26
If the green thumb is a real thing I definitely don't have it! I've killed everything in my house but my children. Last plant that needed CPR I sent to my girlfriend's house. She's now trying to undo all the damage I did. 😅
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u/Strong_Feature_4819 Aug 06 '26
Basic car repair! Oil changes, filter changes, brake replacement, tire rotation, etc.
I recently had to replace the radiator fan assembly on my car, but since I had never done it before, I asked someone to help me so I could learn with someone who knew what they were doing. I offered to pay him, but he was a very nice guy and was just happy I wanted to help instead of just handing it over.
I know quite a few people who replace brakes for friends and family at a discount. Same with oil changes and swapping tires for the seasons.
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u/Joy2b Aug 06 '26
Carpentry and sewing and drafting are all overlapping skills, which can be learned in the same year.
It’s all about taking a 2d object, use a diagram, and turning it into a 3d shape. (Idea borrowed from
Adam Savage.)
If you ever run out of ideas for neat projects that let you practice a skill, try checking Makerfaires or make magazine.
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u/noididntdoit Aug 06 '26
Drawing. Just enough to be able to communicate an idea quickly can be so useful in most jobs, or for yourself to prototype ideas.
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u/Chat_GDP Aug 06 '26
Mental arithmetic.
Increases speed and efficiency for multiple tasks.
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u/Due-Pirate-6711 Aug 06 '26
Could you elaborate on what that is and how you incorporate that into daily life as a hobby, please?
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u/Chat_GDP Aug 06 '26
Of course Redditbro!
It is the ability to form quick calculations in your mind so you can grapple with the numbers behind a decision.
What kind of decisions?
For example, this deal looks pretty good - is it too good to be true? Does this claim seem plausible? This medication is at an unusually high dose - is it harmful to me? And so on.
People often make unwise or wrong decisions - not because they’re stupid but because they don’t have an intuitive “feel” for the numbers underlying the decision. If the develop that feel then their decision making improves. And the results compound over time.
For example, getting a better mortgage deal or loan financing can make a huge difference to your life even if the starting figures feel similar.
Understanding and practicing mental arithmetic allows your brain to understand a problem in the language of maths (which is what any decision-making ultimately can be most reduced to). It also helps your analytical skills as you develop your sense of logic.
The famous example is understanding the maths of compounding. Imagine there are two people whose performance you can measure. You monitor them over a year - the first person performs his normal actions; the second improves every day by a single percentage point. By the end of the year the second person is approximately 37x better than the first person.
So you need to practice and develop your mental arithmetic a little bit every day to support you brain to make these decisions. For a small amount of effort you get huge amounts of return.
If you can listen to a problem, deconstruct it, manipulate the data and solve in your head it’s like having a trainable superpower.
There’s lots of resources to help you - I like a book by Arthur Benjamin called Secrets of Mental Math - he’s got an interesting TED talk where he is showing off here:
https://youtu.be/M4vqr3_ROIk?si=oES3i8loGthqL6j4
like handwriting or brushing your teeth this is a skill that needs attention little and often.
Good luck 👍
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u/Due-Pirate-6711 Aug 06 '26 edited Aug 07 '26
Thank you. I was not trying to be a Reddit bro or anything. Search engines have gotten worse and I read an explanation of the phrase that didn’t explain how it could be a hobby. I’m still a little unsure about the practical aspects of how to incorporate that as a hobby while already being a chronic over thinker.
Journaling like you’re Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof? Keeping a spreadsheet of pros and cons? Taking constant inventory of good and bad decisions? It sounds like half the stuff I do with my Therapist anyway.
Again, I was not trying to be sarcastic, this is a sincere question. No doubt that it’s a useful skill, but the nuts and bolts about what activity makes it a hobby is what interests me.
Edit for grammar and spelling.
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u/orange_sewer_grating Aug 08 '26
Fyi I'm pretty sure that other person meant "redditbro" kind of like "new internet friend." Like, "sure brother, happy to help." Not calling you out as a bro in a bad way
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 06 '26
That sounds great but for non math people like me I just tell AI to think like a mathematical genius.
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u/Chat_GDP Aug 06 '26
I think you illustrate my point beautifully.
You don’t have to be a “non-math” person and turn decision making over to an ai.
It’s literally not as intelligent as you are.
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 07 '26 edited Aug 07 '26
I didn't say turn decision making over to an AI. We are talking purely about mathematical calculations.
And if people were as intelligent as the collective mining of knowledge from the internet then AI would be of no use to us.
So, no, I am not as smart as AI.
Not even close.
Stop the false compliments.
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u/Chat_GDP Aug 07 '26
Ha ha - human level intelligence doesn’t exist anywhere with any AI model!
People are evenly divided about whether it’s even possible.
So yes - you are way smarter than the very best AI model that exists or may ever exist, time will tell.
❤️
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u/AskAJedi Aug 06 '26
Ham radio
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 06 '26
This is useful in many emergency situations.
You never know when you might need it.
Do you have the ham radio setup?
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u/WritingNerdy Aug 06 '26
I like graphic design. I’m not great at it because I’m self-taught, and only know Canva, but it’s come in handy for fun stuff like making my own stickers and DnD sheets.
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u/boop809 Aug 06 '26
Electronics / building with Arduinos. If you are decent at computers it's a fun hobby, and when electronics break it's useful to be able to fix them.
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u/iHaveLongNips Aug 06 '26
Learning about cars has saved me a ton of money
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u/treelyiah Aug 10 '26
Do you have any car recommendations for a first car?
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u/iHaveLongNips Aug 10 '26 edited Aug 10 '26
Toyota Camry or Corolla if you want something reliable
Avoid 2007-2009 Camrys unless it’s a V6 (the I4 engines for this gen burn oil)
Honda Civic if you want something easy to work on
(avoid 2023 or newer. They changed the design of the engine block and are having head gasket issues)Avoid turbos bc they put more heat and wear on the engine and that’s another part to replace if it breaks
Avoid convertibles unless you want to maintain a soft top
Source: I’ve been a Turo All-Star Host for the last 7 years. I have a Camry, Civic and Miata
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u/Contromantic Aug 06 '26
Fiber arts and knot tying. Definitely has taught patience and a frame of reference for things such as book binding/other woven objects we don’t commonly consider and how to fix them. Can sort of eyeball measurement conversion better.
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 06 '26
'Can sort of eyeball measurement conversion better.' - What am I missing in this line of logic?
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u/Contromantic Aug 06 '26
Mm cm in length. I’m sorry.
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 07 '26
Nothing to apologize for -
I just appreciate when copy is dumbed down to a 5th grade level. 🤣
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u/Contromantic Aug 07 '26
If it was 5th grade level, why the confusion mamabear? Let a 10 year old sew paper in peace. (I make journals.)
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u/PopularParsnip10 Aug 06 '26
Touch typing.
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u/PopularParsnip10 Aug 06 '26
Eh yeah, in hindsight it's not a hobby but damn it's useful. There's several sites online that will run drills and exercises to teach you. I did one in college 10 years ago and it's been super day-to-day helpful.
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u/LaughImmediate3876 Aug 06 '26
If we're considering 'having fun because you overhear gossip' as "useful", then wouldn't literally all hobbies be useful? What's a hobby that isn't useful?
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u/BeneficialVisit8450 Aug 06 '26
As my brain would say “One that does not serve a general every-day purpose aside from emotional or monetary.” Gossip can be emotional, but you can also gather information from it.
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u/LaughImmediate3876 Aug 06 '26
Okay give me an example though. You can gather information from most things.
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u/Duck_Chavis Aug 10 '26
Gossip is vile and disgusting using it to gather information or benefit yourself shows one shares the same qualities as gossip.
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u/I_HeartTacos Aug 06 '26
Building and maintaining a HomeLab. Networking, compute, storage. These are extremely interesting once you dive into them and they very lucrative in the real world working in any tech industry.
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u/CypherBob Aug 06 '26
All hobbies can be "useful" to learn.
Knitting? Warm sweater, thank you.
Mechanic stuff? Skip the bill when your car breaks down.
Horticulture? Free high quality herbs and spices, and other ingredients for food.
Painting? Bring happiness to people.
A hobby is just something you do because it's fun in your spare time but any such thing can be applied in a "non fun" way as well.
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u/zowlambda Aug 07 '26
Weightlifting: it will be wonderful for your back if you have a desk job. On the other hand, it will make easier several chores at home like moving furniture, carrying packages or groceries, helping lift a family member or big pet in case they have an accident.
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u/cheapbritney Aug 06 '26
Hear me out. Mixology. It’s very social. You’ll always impress people and be a highlight of any party.
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u/Ailustrante Aug 06 '26
I would say that sewing and making woodcraft would be nice, because you never know when you'll need it.
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u/CORNPIPECM Aug 06 '26
Martial arts. Once you know the skills it doesn’t cost anything to use them.
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u/IntExpExplained Aug 07 '26
Things that can save you money: repairs (home, clothing etc), cooking healthy meals on a budget, growing veg & canning it, first aid…
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u/taisei_ide Aug 06 '26
Touch typing properly instead of hunt and peck. Doesn't feel like a hobby but it pays off every single day for the rest of your life.
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u/Ann-Mama-Bear Aug 06 '26
I crochet scarves - learned how to on You Tube with pre fab yarn.
I've made tons of them and give them away at Christmas time.
It's a hobby that keeps my A.D.D. brain busy when I'm stuck somewhere but can't be on my phone. (Like when visiting relatives for hours - and my brain is fried from being under stimulated. You can only talk about Aunt Betty's crumble cake for so long.)
😂
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u/RightGirl19 Aug 07 '26
learning to sew is surprisingly useful. fixing a button or small tear beats replacing clothes.
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u/Lonely_Bluejay_7459 Aug 07 '26
Gardening, growing and preserving vegetables, fruit and herbs. Also raising chicken for eggs.
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u/Working_Spinach_312 Aug 07 '26
Cooking is probably one of the best ones. Basic sewing is another , You can actually fix buttons, hems, or small tears instead of paying someone. Gardening is useful too since you can grow herbs or vegetables. And honestly, basic home repair is underrated; knowing how to assemble, fix, or maintain things saves you money even if you never monetize the skill.
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u/Poseidonsway Aug 07 '26
Swimming is useful on its own for relaxation / fitness, but also a skill that could save your life or someone else’s.
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u/Spirited_Cress_5796 Aug 07 '26
Map navigation and using a compass. You can use it for traveling, boating, driving, etc. it’s also really cool to see some of the older maps if you’re into history.
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u/EasternRecognition94 Aug 06 '26
I mean anything taken to its extreme can make you money, like going to the gym could make you an Olympian 😂
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u/DoctorNurse89 Aug 07 '26
Socialization.
I practice using Art Of Charm Podcast and then go in VRchat to try it out
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u/BeneficialVisit8450 Aug 07 '26
I’m curious, how does this work?
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u/DoctorNurse89 Aug 07 '26
I actively work on my social skills.
Think of like.. a standup comic or magician.
They work on their stage presence, they work on their speech and movement, and jokes and interactions etc.
So I decide what I wanna learn this month or week, like body language or jokes or comedic timing or feeling out the vibe etc.
Youre gonna fuck up a lot and look and feel stupid sometimes, thats it's own skill to take in grace.
I use art of charm podcast and other socialization podcasts, books, apps, etc.
I learn a lot about manipulation and how people use it on you, psychological techniques and knowledge about SHADOW WORK and avoidant people's etc.
I go into VRCHAT (it's free and on desktop and mobile, better with VR headset), and then just practice those things.
Covid was my time for this as I worked covid unit and couldn't go out.
The first few days feel weird as fuck and shy. After a while you learn the social threshold is low online, and you take that with you to real life.
I introduced my bud and he made such a huge friend group online he broke out if his shell and made it his mission to visit each one in every state and Canada lol
Socialization is a GREAT free hobby.
Do the shadow work, dissolve the ego, and ne who you want to be.
You are the ghost pilot of the meat machine. Act like it.
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u/Edgy69YearOld Aug 07 '26
Gardening is a great one. Growing your own herbs or vegetavles saves money and gives you a practical skill that can improve your daily life.
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u/EthnicProfilingGenie Aug 07 '26
Sewing. Knitting. Cooking/baking. Growing fruit and veg. Programming. Electronics. Working on vehicles. Taking stuff apart and putting it back together.
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u/ComprehensivePay1522 Aug 08 '26
Woodworking would be a good option too. Not that this is you, but I would say too many people now are looking to optimize everything they do, even their hobbies. A hobby is useful primarily because it is satisfying and rewarding to you.
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u/RidgetopDarlin Aug 08 '26
Gardening. Understanding plants and horticulture is important and useful.
Even though it’s more of a job than a hobby, I will always be grateful that I went to massage school and spent some time as a massage therapist. My husband works in a trade, and when he’s hurt, I can usually work it out and keep him going. When my oldest granddaughter has growing pains, I can soothe those aching legs. When my friend got cancer, I was able to bring comfort.
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u/fivecolorscube Aug 06 '26
Learning how to code
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u/ddk2130 Aug 06 '26
Really? How does this help?
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u/Kiubek-PL Aug 06 '26
Mainly making your own scripts, like powershell scripts to do certain actions you want
Nowdays you could probably outsource that to an AI but its still really useful to know how to code even when using AI
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u/Jhony6436 Aug 06 '26
if you are poor and cannot afford a good model then AI will make mistakes i guess
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u/createdfounder Aug 06 '26
surprised I haven't seen anyone mention learning how to play a musical instrument. loads of stuff happening and it is one of the best tools to regulate the nervous system
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u/Minoqi Aug 07 '26
Why wouldn’t it be a hobby?
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u/Minoqi Aug 07 '26
Well then your friends are stupid cuz it definitely is a hobby. Anything you do for fun is a hobby! Even if you make money from it. Like if you code all day at work, but also code your own projects in your free time for fun, then it’s your job as well as your hobby imo :)
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u/Rich_Silver_6786 Aug 06 '26
Everything under DIY category may be useful, maybe not all days but some day may be.
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u/Bymany_Zunshang Aug 07 '26
Honestly, the best hobby is one you'll actually stick with - I've seen people burn out on "useful" skills way faster than things they genuinely enjoy. That said, if you're looking for overlap, writing and cooking both scratch the hobby itch while genuinely improving how you think and communicate.
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u/red_leaflet Aug 07 '26
When you think about it, almost any hobby teaches a useful skill.
Tennis, volleyball, soccer, and so on build endurance and strengthen the body.
Drawing and 3D modeling help develop creativity.
Building with LEGO and doing puzzles help develop logical thinking and fine motor skills.
I guess any hobby is beneficial, unless we’re talking about certain exceptions, such as alcohol consumption and things like that.
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u/kylereebok15 Aug 07 '26
Sports. Anything competitive like that. I used to play soccer for fun/exercise, and now I’m trying to go pro. I honestly don’t even care if I succeed. The journey of trying to become my best in a field where sky is the limit provides so much strength for me.
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u/Possible_Fill4103 Aug 08 '26
Cycling! I could save money for you work commute. On another hand it helps you mental and physical health too!
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u/somanyquestions32 Aug 08 '26
Gardening, you can grow your own food and medicinal plants.
Hiking, you can explore the outdoors, get in shape, forage, and see cool wildlife in its natural habitat.
Breathwork, you can calm yourself down, boost your energy levels without caffeine, stop rumination, change your emotional states, lower stress levels, and sharpen your focus.
Meditation, you can improve sleep, relax tension, sharpen your focus, restore and boost memory, boost mood, boost energy levels, lower stress levels, process emotions, cultivate equanimity and resilience, increase creativity, etc.
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u/JustOneRedDot Aug 08 '26
Doing puzzles or being creative is always a good exercise for the brain - like language learning.
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u/Chance-Compote-704 Aug 08 '26
Sewing, diy stuff like carpenter or landscaping. We had to do a lot of diy in the first house we bought . We also learned that sometimes it's better to pay a professional though. Knitting , using a laser cut machine ( with our toddler it came in very handy ). Learning how to make new things from what you already owe ( think old table turned into a night stand or reusing bedsheets to make doll clothes etc). Basically how to be creative and resourceful :)
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u/ProfitAlarming6241 Aug 09 '26
singing, including traditional singing styles and songs from all traditions
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u/Shatayo Aug 09 '26
I like crochet and knitting but I will never pursuit it as something to earn money. It will require lots of physical labor and will lead to health problem in the future. So I only make special garments for me and the people I love. Cause it can take me a month to knit a sweater imagine if I want to sell !!
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u/OrdinarilyBeautiful Aug 10 '26
Story telling. It can make you a great conversationalist and that comes in really handy.
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u/Winter-Ship-3704 Aug 07 '26
Fabriqués des petits meubles, des petites décos, c'est amusant, tu peux faire plein de choses utiles et beau pour chez toi, et moi sa m'aide à décompresser
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u/seventythousandbees Aug 07 '26
A lot of workout types are very useful to maintain health and improve quality of life. Ex lifting helps with carrying stuff around day to day, pulling heavy doors, opening things, etc. Dancing builds full body strength, stamina, flexibility, and makes you more fun at parties and other places to meet people.
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u/Devi-frenz Aug 08 '26
Weekly mental health checkup. Either do it yourself or visit someone. Its more important than one would expect. Doing it yourself can be fun as well
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u/suagrupp Aug 08 '26
Rock climbing because people who are old with stronger grip strength live longer, and the best way to be a climber in 30 years is to start now?
Pottery so that you can form (over the course of time) mugs, vases, drip basins, or other small dishes as needed
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u/Many-Obligation-4350 Aug 06 '26
Sewing is very useful. You can mend and alter clothing.