Love Notes From Adriane

Have you ever stopped to take a closer look at your daily routine? Over the past few months, I’ve been documenting my activities and was surprised to realize something: I don’t have any hobbies. None at all! It dawned on me that while I’ve been focused on changing my mindset, I overlooked the fact that I lacked passionate hobbies to nurture that mindset.

Reflecting on my days, I found myself entrenched in the typical routine of working my 9-5, fulfilling my roles as a wife and mother, tending to household chores, watching TV, and mindlessly scrolling through the internet. Then, one day, as I sat on the couch lamenting my boredom to my husband, he posed a simple yet profound question: “What hobbies do you have to escape boredom?” And to my surprise, I had no answer. I realized that I had been so preoccupied with serving others that I neglected to carve out time for myself—a situation many can relate to, I’m sure.

Determined to change this, I embarked on a journey to explore new hobbies. As I delved into research, I discovered that I wasn’t alone in struggling to find fulfilling activities. So, I decided to compile a list. Over the next few months, my mission is to experiment with different hobbies to find ones that ignite excitement and cultivate happiness, independent of screens and social media.

Now, I turn to you: What hobbies do you enjoy, or have you recently picked up? I’m in need of some inspiration and would love to hear your ideas!