FIND HOW TO… A HOBBY

1 | REFLECT ON YOUR CHILDHOOD

Your childhood interests are a key marker of your true passions, according to a Linkedin report. Cast your mind back. Were you obsessed with dolphins? Volunteering at your local nature reserve might work. Did you spend hours impersonating Celine Dion? Sign up to your nearest choir. Maybe you were the reigning double Dutch skipping champion? An obstacle course fitness class could be for you.

2 | EXAMINE YOUR PASSIONS

Sounds obvious, but what you gravitate towards now could easily fuel a hobby. Love cooking elaborate Japanese meals? Turn this interest into a hobby by stocking up on relevant cookbooks, signing up to a sushi-making class and finding online shops selling the best ingredients. Into yoga? Commit to taking a class a week, read some yogic texts (like The Yoga Sūtras Of Patañjali) and find a retreat to book on to.

3 | TAKE A PERSONALITY TEST

Not to get all business about it, but if you’re struggling to connect with what makes you tick outside of your responsibilities, taking a personality test might be a shout. It’s a blunt tool, but the Myers–briggs Type Indicator can give you some clues. Outgoing and altruistic types, for example, might fit fundraising for a charity, while introverted, logical types might prefer navigating long solo hikes.

4 | TRY THINGS ON FOR SIZE

As with anything in life, you might need to try a few different hobbies to find the one that chimes with you. Take a taster life drawing class with zero expectations of carrying on if you don’t enjoy it; ask to borrow your friend’s bike to see if weekend rides are your jam or take a trial session for your work’s netball team.