Hobbies that you can take up once you hit 40
Last updated on - Nov 21, 2019, 11:39 ISTShare fbsharetwsharepinshare
11/31Learn how to play chess
Learning this genius game won't just keep you busy for a good time of the day, but also increase your concentration levels and you'll find yourself become a master at it sooner or later. It's quite a game to take up as a hobby.
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12/31Write a book or two
If you're someone who's always been a good reader and a writer, this is the time when you can actually pen down your own book. It could be about anything that interests you or something you've researched about a lot and would want to put together for others to read. You've got that time now and you should very much make use of it.
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13/31Become an art expert
If you aren't the one who's been too much into arts, this is the time you delve yourself into the world of art. You can visit several art exhibitions, read books about art or simply gain knowledge on different types of art and artists around the world. There's a whole another world out there to be explored and this might just be the right time to do that.
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14/31Learn calligraphy
If you think you don't really have presentable handwriting, you can very much learn calligraphy and soon you'll find yourself writing handwritten notes for all your friends and family.
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15/31Learn origami
As kids we all had arts and crafts in school. And origami is something that will interest you once you're older too. It's quite a creative way to keep yourself entertained and relaxed. Besides, using colourful papers to make cute paper sculptures is always fun. You can even gift these to your closed ones, you will in fact feel proud to have made something customised for them, all by yourself.
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16/31Play golf
Ever wondered how fun it would be to play golf? If you've always watched others playing the sport, this is the time you invest your time in it too. It'll keep you busy, it is interesting and you'll definitely ace at a new sport if you play golf regularly.
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17/31Learn magic
Want to be the life of a party? Learn some magic tricks. You're definitely going to keep everyone entertained and this hobby is also quite an interesting one to adapt to. Magic tricks are cool, you just have to invest some time and concentration into learning them and you can basically keep any age group impressed with your skills.
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18/31Try becoming an amazing cook
If you like spending time at home, might as well invest that time in learning new dishes. You might be bugged eating the same things that you've been eating since years. This is the time you can learn to be a better cook for yourself and your friends and family. You're in for a lot of compliments if you ace it.
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19/31Learn stand up paddle-boarding
Now, this might look easy but is more demanding than it looks. Paddle-boarding requites balancing and endurance but it's so worth it. You can find yourself surrounded with beautiful scenery. For people who love being in the water will definitely love this adventurous new thing to learn.
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20/31Snorkeling
This one is a great way to enjoy a swim as well as the submerged wonders that our world has to offer. This also includes coral reefs and stunning sea creatures. If you're a water baby, you're absolutely going to love indulging in this and making it a hobby.
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