What were your favorite hobbies as a kid? Did you like rock collecting? Caring for tadpoles? Writing poetry? When I was 8, I knew a boy whose favorite hobby was eating bugs. As a kid, I thought it was ...

Ryan Gosling knits. Taylor Swift makes her own snow globes. Though not everyone can star in hit movies or play sold-out tours, anybody can have a hobby to provide relief from the stress and routine of ...

Rachel Martin, a 33-year-old from Sydney, confronted a stark reality in the winter of 2024: her free time was almost entirely consumed by screens. "I couldn’t really think of hobbies or things that I ...

During the winter of 2024, Rachel Martin came to a startling realization: She spent most of her free time staring at screens. “I couldn’t really think of hobbies or things that I did that took a break ...

Remember that glorious feeling? You found a new hobby. Maybe it was watercolor painting, learning the ukulele, or perfecting your sourdough starter. You dove in headfirst, bought all the gear, and ...

Productivity and goal-setting should not be confined to work, some recreational enthusiasts say. By Lora Kelley Americans work a lot. And lately, even when they’re not working, many bring the outlook ...

In an era where instant gratification prevails, a quiet revolution is unfolding in workshops, gardens, and living rooms across the country. Someone carefully hand-stitches a quilt square. Another ...

Looking to pick up a new hobby over the summer? Try these eight activities to improve your happiness and mental wellness. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental ...