To have nothing except work and sitting on the sofa?

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I'm so bored. I literally go to work, come home, make tea then sit watching tv all night. I spend the most of the weekend cleaning and shopping

What can I do thats for me? My DP has football and the gym and I've got nothing. I'm not really good at anything, don't have any talents or passions but I really want one!

Please help me find something that's just for me that will make me feel like I'm alive for reasons other than working and cleaning, even just for a little while

Don't let being rubbish at physical activity put you off running club. The running club near me has many members who really aren't any good, alongside a few that are. There is also a park run every Saturday where some of the participants just walk the course.

Take up cooking. Try out a few recipes. It is healthy and yummy. Dh will appreciate it - if he goes to the gym, presumably he'd like to keep fit and healthy. Then once you have a few good dishes under your belt, invite a few friends or family over. Or bring some cakes into work for your grateful colleagues.

wish I had to time to do this. Those dratted children.

Would you consider helping out at Scouts or Girl Guide group, you don't have to run anything but just having an extra helper is so useful- the kids get loads out of it, you feel good for helping out and it's a little bit social. Honestly groups are always wanting volunteers - find your local one and see what they say.

My friend has joined a book club in her area .They meet up at the pub and scan over the book! After wards ,more drinks and a meal,Mostly social really

You say you make dinner, could you try some new recipes and experiment more with cooking?

I make jewellery. Nothing fancy, but it’s nice to sit of an evening and keep my hands busy. I make jewellery for my fiends and family for birthday gifts etc. You can do it whilst you watch tv :)

I agree with this.

I love the idea of a running club but I'm so shite at physical activity.

Look for a group that does Couch to 5k. It starts off slowly and builds up over a few weeks.

Information about the programme here:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/running-and-aerobic-exercises/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/

I felt like you do, when we were in lockdown but didn't even get out of the house for work as I'm a Foster Carer. I watched YouTube videos and learned to crochet. I learned a stitch called waffle stitch and made a baby blanket. I'm not artistic at all so I was thrilled when it turned out looking like a smart little blanket. I also read. If you can't afford new books join a library. I tried cake decorating but it was a bit of a disaster, but I tried and the cakes got eaten so they must have tasted ok. I like to potter outside and plant up little tubs which are easier than doing the whole garden but they make my outside space look really pretty. I know it can't really be classed as a hobby but I love looking on Rightmove at houses. I especially like looking for a house by the seaside. If I find one I like I plan how I'd decorate it. I know I sound a bit nuts but I like daydreaming and I find it so soothing. My sister likes looking at houses too and we sometimes send each other a link and compare how we would decorate it. You might just need something to catch your imagination. We only have TV on a couple of nights most weeks in our house. Sometimes DH and I just sit and chat and catch up then have an early night.

I crochet. I was shit at first and kept having to unravel stuff but persevered and am loads better now. Still enjoyed it even when I was 💩
Also like jigsaws. And sounds totally naff but painting by numbers. Not that great at art but can make those look ok!
In the summer after tea I potter in the garden and walk round talking to my plants

BelindaMelinda rollerskating sounds ace😊 I loved it as a kid as well.

My ds was doing online cooking classes via zoom for a while. He made some things we would never have done otherwise. It was an american class!

on an in person class at the local college?

pre-children I was always doing a class at the local college. French, Spanish etc. and dance classes. My local dance school does a latin class but not with partners. Ive never been but it seems something like line dancing latin. I could be very wrong.

Join a local knitting crochet or sewing group

If you're shy about running, what about walking? I joined a group some years ago and did loads of walks with some really friendly people, made a couple of good friends, then progressed to something more athletic when I'd got my confidence up.

Am-drams.
If you don't fancy actually acting on stage, I'm sure there's loads of other things to do - costumes, scenery, etc.

Choir
amateur theatre
volunteering such as girlguiding or scouting
geocaching
walking
crafting

Get a pet! Maybe a dog you can out walking with every day and exploring new places, woodland walks and beach walks always take me to my happy place x

Shopping is a great hobby!

Why dont you join a gym or exerscise class?, there are beginers classes and untill you try you dont know how good you are going to be. You could also do some home baking/gardening (if you have a garden), reading, or join an evening class that you fancy. You learn a craft or a new language.

Hi op my friend met a few through her choir. I went out with dog earlier gets me out. Meeting another friend Fri night. Otherwise its same old thing here if I dont do things.

What do you fancy doing? I started doing a college course on evening a week in upholstery- just because I fancy it. It's an escape!
I also go the gym. Set out a timetable of what nights DH is home and get planning. Book club, walking, gym reading. So many possibilities. Xx

Go to a yoga class, you don’t need to know anyone, just go and give it a try, you might enjoy it :)

Buy a packet of seeds and plant them. Read a book. Go for a walk in/not in your neighbour. Bake a cake

So much choice . Do you work full time ? Do you have money to spend on it ? What did you enjoy when younger ?

I love being outdoors but am rubbish at sport - that said prior to my son I played badminton in a local village club once a week and really enjoyed it. Now I go walking with friends or we do a monthly trip to a NT property for a walk, mooch and cake (!)

I go to the cinema with friends once a month or if there's nothing we fancy we pick a different pub/restaurant to try.

I'n past I've been a weekly volunteer at a hospice and also helped local scout group. Due to work , son etc I currently can't commit to every week but a particular local charity I suppport has various events during year thet I help at eg quiz night, sponsored walk where I help man one of the stop points en route - through this commitment I have made new friends and ended up joining a monthly book group where we all meet at local pub

Another friend co-opted me onto her quiz team who do a music quiz monthly

In the past I have volunteered at local school for an hour a week to help with reading practice - was really rewarding

Try a couple of things and see how you get on

When the weather is nice be a tourist in your own town, find a community garden group as they usually need helping hands, go and watch the OH at his sport to meet other partners (to start meeting up for a cuppa/movies etc elsewhere), Visit family, learn another language and plan a holiday, have your toenails done, massage, look at upcoming events in nearby towns and see what catches your interest to go and look.

The Duolingo app is good for starting to learn a language if that's your thing. If you like it you could join a more formal course.

I volunteer at a dogs home if you like dogs. Gets you out and about walking too.