Discussing the five hobby theory to help make your life more well rounded and help make YOU more interesting and successful as a person.
We have over 1500 posts on this blog, and the most popular one, by far, is this post with our list of hobbies!
Why are people so interested in hobbies? Hobbies help make you more well-rounded, desirable to potential employers, friends and partners, interesting and likable. Not only that, hobbies are, of course, just plain fun.
One interesting talking point around hobbies is the five hobby theory. The five hobby framework suggests five hobbies that you should have to be your best, most well rounded self.
The Five Hobby Theory
Diversity is, of course, important in so many things. But did you know it’s also important in your hobby choices?
Having different hobbies is important for personal growth, and can add value to your life, relationships and even your resume.
We will go into the five hobby framework below. Let us know in the comments your thoughts on this interesting take on hobbies.
Hobby to Make Money
Hobbies that can make you money has been a growing Google search term over the past decade. It seems that everyone is looking for a side hustle, and turning your hobbies into money making opportunities is an easy way to do this.
What kind of hobbies can make you money? There are plenty, but here are some of my favorite ones:
- blogging (here’s a full guide on how to start a blog)
- photography
- YouTube (we have lots of YouTube ideas for kids as well as YouTube ideas where you don’t have to show your face)
- crafting hobbies and selling your goods at local craft shows or on sites like Etsy or eBay
- reselling thrift store finds on places like eBay or Poshmark
- baking hobbies and selling your goods at local farmers markets or on Etsy
- social media such as TikTok or Instagram
- calligraphy
- graphic design
- gardening
- filling out surveys
- floral design
- banner painting
- babysitting
- pet sitting
- lawn care
- online games
Hobby to Keep You in Shape
Active hobbies are beneficial in so so many ways. They keep you healthy, can help you make friends and strengthen relationships, and make you more well rounded and interesting to others. There are so many physical hobbies out there, here is a short list to get you started…
- running
- walking
- yoga
- pilates
- tai chi
- swimming
- water aerobics
- barre
- group fitness classes
- tennis
- cycling
- boxing
- soccer
- basketball
- racketball
- pickleball
- squash
- weight lifting
- gymnastics
Hobby to Be Creative
Creative hobbies can be used to fight boredom, to learn a new skill, to make money, add to a resume and more!
There are so many creative hobby ideas out there. In fact, I’d say it’s the largest group of hobbies. Let me know how many of these you have tried!
- painting (acrylic, watercolor, oil)
- painting rocks
- calligraphy
- macrame
- knitting, crochet
- sewing, quilting
- drawing
- writing
- clay crafts
- decoupage crafts
- candle making
- graphic design, creating logos
- oil pastels
- woodworking
- pottery
- collage
- wreath making
- doing puzzles
- singing
- baking
- cooking
- scrapbooking
- photography
Hobby to Grow Your Mindset
Hobbies to grow your mindset is a unique category of hobbies focused on personal growth. They can help you become more adaptable, resilient and empathetic.
Here are some hobbies to help you evolve and become your best self…
- gratitude journaling
- journaling
- yoga
- meditation
- playing an instrument
- creating vision boards
Hobby to Learn Knowledge
If knowledge is power, than these hobby ideas will help you become your best, most powerful self!
- doing crossword puzzles
- learning a new language
- researching
- learning an instrument
- reading
- blogging
- editing
- cooking, baking
Hobbies for Resumes
An added benefit of having more hobbies is that they look great on resumes!
Hobbies that you include on resumes should be hobbies you actually partake in and enjoy. They’ll make you look more attractive to potential employers.
Here are some top hobbies to consider taking up if you want your resume to shine!
- learning a new language
- learning/playing an instrument
- sports and physical hobbies
- reading, researching
- traveling
- visiting museums
- note taking
Thanks for reading all about Five Hobby Theory-What Five Hobbies Do You Need?. Have a great day!