What to do in spring? If the desire to fill every day with something special is your thing, then be sure to take a look at our calendar of creativity and comfort, where changing dates brings new exciting tasks. And today we will offer more 10 ideas for those who prefer to spend time at home - and do it fun, creatively, for the benefit of the soul and business. Join us and share your options in the comments!
The first method: creative and handicraft
Of course, we couldn’t start with something else.
Moreover, time flies unnoticed while pursuing your favorite hobby, and the process itself brings great pleasure, relaxes and lifts your spirits. 8 ways to improve your health through crafts >
Do you want to try something new and unusual? Take the test to find out which exotic art form you should definitely try - and be sure to try it! Another day to be creative: 14 workshops to try something new >
Why get involved in extracurricular activities?
Many students rightly argue that they came to the university for education, and not for clubs or excursions. As a result, they have more free time, but they deprive themselves of a significant part of student life. But any activity at the university has several advantages:
- new acquaintances with teachers and students with whom you would unlikely have crossed paths only through studies;
- development in your area of interest: a properly organized student group has its own level;
- organized events: competitions, excursions, trips, meetings with authorities that are unlikely to be available to you if you study on your own;
- and, of course, new emotions, development of communication skills and teamwork.
By the way, many teachers are more loyal to students who are involved in student organizations. Especially if you competed in interuniversity competitions or went to an important conference. So the benefits of extracurricular activities are quite large.
Fifth method: cinematographic
Everything here is even simpler than with music: watch a good movie! Or TV series. Or spring films from our selection. Or make movies and cartoons yourself, with the whole family. We even have a master class on shooting an animated film. How to make a cartoon yourself at home >
Part-time work outside the home
For those who want live communication, there are part-time jobs outside the home. Most of them are paid daily and do not require much experience.
Part time shift work
The following options allow you to earn extra money in shifts, substitutes, part-time and informally.
- Waiter
In order to become one, you just need to look neat, smile regularly, and be patient. They hire both female students and those over 30. You can earn from 800 rubles per shift. Depends on the establishment. Clients can also tip.
It’s easy to find a vacancy on Avito, Jobsora, Yandex.Work, Rabota, SuperJob. Walk around your city. Cafes put “Wanted” flyers on their doors and windows. You can immediately come in and talk to the manager or owner of the establishment.
- Animator
An easy job for those who love children. Very creative. And it doesn’t take 8–10 hours.
Be sure to buy or make a fairy-tale character costume. Look at what cartoons and books are now popular among children. You will also need props for games: jumping bags, balls, cut-out paper figures.
An aspiring animator earns 1,200–2,000 rubles per hour. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, prices are higher.
Offer yourself as an animator in a group of young mothers in your city. Write on your page that you are currently working part-time at children’s parties. You can find options on the classifieds website. Some organizations are looking for temporary part-time animators.
- Distribution of leaflets
You won't get rich from flyers. But when you urgently need money, that’s it. Even in Moscow there are stingy people who pay 125–160 rubles. at one o'clock. There is a volume fee. But it's more complicated there.
You will find promoter vacancies on Avito, Jobeka. Walk around the city. Sometimes shops, car washes, and cafes put a “Looking for a Promoter” leaflet on their doors and windows.
- Watchman
This is the same watchman. Only he is not responsible for things. He keeps order and sits in one place for several hours. Many companies are looking for watchmen. But if you need to temporarily get by, it is better to choose a hostel or apartment. There, just keep an eye on the order and those who came out and came in. You don't need to be a walking reference book.
You sit. Money is dripping. And at this time you can make money on the Internet from a laptop, read, knit, learn a language.
You can view vacancies on Yandex.Work, Jobsora, Jooble, Russia.trud, Jobeka.
Teaching
- Tutoring (school subjects, foreign languages)
Do you know a foreign language well, can you draw portraits, do you understand law? You can teach any of the skills. Even if you do not have special knowledge, but you are well versed in literature and remember a lot of poems, then teach your children this.
Come up with your own trick. I'm a fan of poetry. And I believe that a schoolchild will remember the verse if you connect it with history. You can invent it, tie it to the characters of the movie. For example, “Oh, how murderously we love!” for the series “The Vampire Diaries”. Sounds weird. But the girls will remember this verse for the rest of their lives.
Post notices near schools and universities. You can stand around for a day and hand out leaflets in places where children gather. Targeted advertising and ad sites also work well.
How much to charge per hour depends on qualifications, region and your talent. Less than 150 rub. I don't recommend taking it. Even if you are helping first graders.
- Yoga
Adapt your social media account for a yoga teacher. Share useful information and hint at paid classes. You can arrange a free lesson. If people like it, they will come again and bring their friends with them. No studio, no space? Practice yoga right in the park. Attract more target audience.
- Dancing
You can conduct webinars, sell master classes. Record a series of weight loss videos with your dance style. There is no need to rent a studio outside your home. In good weather, you can teach people right in the park.
- Singing, vocals
A good vocalist can make money at corporate events. For performing 10 songs at a wedding, you can realistically get 7,000–10,000 rubles. An acquaintance of my mother works part-time. And this is not yet in Moscow. In a small town.
You can record a demo and send it to advertising companies. If you like the voice, you may be invited to dub the video.
For those who like to write songs from scratch, the following services are suitable: SoundCloud, TuneCore, New Sound.
- Drawing
The same hobby that generates income. You don't have to spend money on paints and paper. You can draw on a computer for blogs, photo stocks, books. Try drawing your own comic. Give the first chapters to readers for free. And sell the continuation.
Go to the park. Draw a portrait of a celebrity or passerby. People will pay attention. And they will start ordering from you.
- Musical instruments
A banal way. Take a violin, guitar or whatever you have and go into the passage, onto the street. In Krasnodar, young people often board the tram. Do something. Then they go through and collect money from passengers. In Taiwan, I saw a guy who was playing an electric violin not far from the ferris wheel. He managed to attract spectators.
You can play a couple of evenings in a cafe, restaurant, bar. Musicians are also often invited to weddings.
- Coaching (training events and services for companies)
You must be a practitioner with extensive experience who knows the mistakes of beginners. You need to see a person’s problem, help him achieve his goals and unlock his potential. But to prove your expertise, you will have to work hard. Competition is high. You need to devote at least 7 hours a week to creating expert content on social networks, on your own blog.
Then run advertising. Write personally to companies and businessmen. And as orders appear, advise and train. The rate depends on the field and qualifications. Some people charge 1,200–2,000 rubles for coaching on website creation. per hour, others - more.
Elderly care
To become a nurse, you need to be physically strong, stress-resistant and friendly. There are different people. Be prepared, sometimes you will have to change diapers, cook food, take a pensioner out in a wheelchair for a walk if he cannot walk. All this is mentally draining. When I was 18 years old, I helped take care of my grandmother for several months. I know how it happens.
Job advertisements are posted around the city. You can search on sites like Avito. There are plenty of offers there. In Moscow they pay more than in the regions. If you have an old, sick neighbor, you can offer him help for money.
Abroad, many foreigners also earn money from this. In Taiwan I saw Vietnamese, Malay, and Latvian women who worked with old people.
In the Leningrad region they pay 800–1,000 rubles. for a full shift. This is about 9 hours or 125–150 rubles. at one o'clock. In Kazan they give 1,500 rubles. per shift.
Nanny
You will be expected to have experience working with children and higher education. Less demanding families will agree to accept you, even if you did not study to become a teacher. But they will pay less. In Krasnodar, the hourly rate is 100–300 rubles. I met a nanny in a shopping center. She took 150 rubles. at one o'clock. Looks after the child and takes him for walks.
You can find a part-time job through friends, ad sites like Avito, or ask parents in kindergarten.
Pet care
If you are not a veterinarian by profession and you do not have the talent of a trainer, then the range of services is narrowed. You can walk dogs (250–750 rubles per hour), look after an animal for several days (150–1,000 rubles per day).
Where to find: Avito, YouDo, Jooble.
Conducting excursions
They are more often interested in excursions to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Vladivostok and Kazan. But if you don't live there, you can suggest ecotourism. This is when you make a plan for living and traveling around the countryside for a city dweller.
Look for clients through social networks. Publish advertisements in communities about tourism and travel. Post advertisements. Hand out flyers. Make a travel agency your partner.
Hosting an event
You will need to promote through social networks. Instagram works well. First, try organizing a party for a friend. For example, Birthday. Take photos. And put it in your portfolio. Place an ad on Avito.
Help around the house
Let's figure out what services can be provided to a woman at home.
- Cleaning
Apart from a medical record and accuracy, nothing is required of you. You can earn 8,000–10,000 rubles per month if you work 1.5 hours on weekdays. There are higher stakes. There are some demanding housewives. They make sure that all stainless steel in the bathroom is not just clean, but polished.
You can find a job through a recruitment agency, friends, or ad sites. There are thematic groups on social networks where girls offer themselves as au pairs.
Some businesses are looking for part-time cleaners. We worked 1.5 hours a day, cleaned the premises - 10,000 rubles. in your pocket for a month. This is how my father's wife works part-time.
- Cooking
Usually the au pair both cooks and cleans. But some families are looking for a cook at home. It is necessary to have a medical book and a certificate from a culinary institute and courses. You can earn extra money while studying.
There are plenty of vacancies on Avito and Jooble.
- Garden care
It is necessary to clear the area of weeds, plant plants, fertilize, water and pinch. This job requires good physical fitness. Suitable for those who have long dreamed of losing weight. You can find a part-time job on classifieds sites like Avito and Jooble.
Rent a room
If there are empty rooms in your two- or three-room apartment, rent them out. You can find tenants in 3 ways:
- Post “Room for Rent” notices in places where a lot of people pass by: at train stations, near universities, shops.
- Place ads on sites like Avito, Cian.
- Add a post about renting a room to thematic social network communities on your page.
In Krasnodar they charge 4,000–8,500 rubles per month for a room. Depends on location, convenience, transport.
If you want to earn more, you can rent out a room daily. People charge 700–3,200 rubles per day. A visiting friend of mine rented a room right above the City Center shopping center in Krasnodar for 3,200 rubles. You go down there and there are all the shops at once, and next to it is a trolleybus. And there is no need to cross the road.
Mystery shopper
You need to go to shops, cafes, cinemas and make purchases. Then fill out the form and attach a recording of the conversation with the seller. They can pay 200–500 rubles for one exit. Travel expenses are not covered. A good headset at your own expense. But there is a nice bonus. Many companies are willing to cover the cost of purchases. Within 300–500 rubles. It all depends on the cost of the goods and the generosity of the employer.
You can find part-time work on the websites Avito, hh.ru.
Blood donation
A woman cannot donate blood more than 4 times a year. For one time they pay 1,128 rubles. For plasma donation – 3,372 rubles, and for platelets – 7,860 rubles.
Requirements:
- age – 18–60 years;
- weight – more than 50 kg;
- Russian citizenship;
- a conclusion that you are healthy from a doctor.
Donors are given 2 days off from official work. You can sign up for donation online.
Participation in the crowd
For simple roles where you just sit and smile, TV show studios pay 300–800 rubles. But if you need to ask a question, say something, argue, the fee can rise to 2,000 rubles.
You can become an occasional actor in some war film or melodrama. But getting there is more difficult. They look more at appearance and at least small acting talent. They pay 5,000–12,000 rubles. Depends on the scale of the picture.
You can find part-time work on the following sites:
- TV pass
- AllCastings
- Extras
Sixth method: educational
Don't get bored - study! Moreover, at the Masters Fair there are many opportunities for this:
- see photo and video lessons on interesting topics here >
- sign up for upcoming webinars at the Academy of the Masters Fair to participate online. Schedule >
- work at your own pace: purchase recordings of past classes or watch lessons from a selection of free webinars >
Reading books
In your free time, you can read books of completely different genres and directions. A book is an excellent tool with which you can discover a completely new world and take something new and useful from there. Also, reading is one of the excellent ways of self-development and self-knowledge. With the help of the book, you will be able to develop your imagination much faster, since in the process of reading, you will be immersed in a certain world that was previously unknown to you. While reading, you will be able to feel the atmosphere of that time, put yourself in the shoes of the main characters or characters, etc.
Remember that almost any book is a secret key to completely new knowledge. That is why, with the help of reading, you can spend your time with maximum benefit.
Eighth method: cultural and entertainment
Visit a museum without leaving home? Yes Easy! Now many institutions around the world have a collection of open video materials, or, simply put, virtual excursions. Thus, just recently a five-hour film-walk through the Hermitage was released: inspiring footage takes the viewer to the luxurious halls of the Winter Palace and introduces impressive works of art. View >
Find like-minded people
Sometimes, to find a hobby, it is enough to take a closer look at your acquaintances and friends. After all, if you communicate, it means that you have similar interests, and in terms of hobbies they can also coincide.
Plus, starting together is a great motivation. It will be harder for you to give up or quit if you fail because it will affect both you and your partner. But the best part is that you will be able to look up to each other or compete fairly and support each other when necessary.
If you're starting out alone, this is also a huge bonus. You will simply need to make contact, look for new acquaintances and people close to you in spirit. Thus, this will be another way out of the comfort zone.
I hope these simple tips will help you find your hobby and diversify your life. And finally, check out our selection of hobbies for every taste and color.
5 most popular hobbies for women and girls:
- Production of unique products (products, checklists, manuals);
- Cooking;
- Sport;
- Shopping;
- Trips.
5 hobbies for real men:
- Martial arts;
- Computer games;
- Photo;
- Reading;
- Billiards.
5 most suitable hobbies for children and teenagers:
- Sport;
- Dancing;
- Creative circles;
- Writing texts;
- Photo.
5 best hobbies for retirees:
- Hiking;
- Swimming;
- Riddles, crosswords;
- Computer studies;
- Home floriculture.
We believe that you will definitely be able to find your hobby. And if you already have it, then new classes are never superfluous!
Tell us in the comments how you found your hobby. Repost the article so you don’t forget what to do at home in your free time.
Ninth method: cleansing
In the literal sense of the word, because order in the house means order in the thoughts and soul. Of course, if you prefer to reign over chaos, then so be it. But in any case, it’s worth checking whether it’s time to get rid of unnecessary and simply harmful things that have accumulated in the house. And sorting and arranging creative materials is truly a meditative activity!
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Useful and interesting hobby
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A useful hobby is something you want to do when you’re bored, and at the same time get a lot of fun. A person who has a hobby, and not even one, will never be bored, and besides, a hobby is always a good way to make new friends.
For women
Among the interesting women's hobbies are:
- Playing sports, without having to go to the gym and spend money on a membership. You can quite successfully improve stretching while listening to pleasant music, do swings, squats, and devote time to your abs. The body will only thank you for this.
- Embroidery according to the template. Even those who do not have the imagination for their own patterns can easily use ready-made sets of embroidery patterns, which will result in magnificent colored paintings that can be framed and hung on the walls.
- Weaving with beads. The opinion of those who believe that only girls 12-14 years old can do such things is wrong. In childhood, everything just begins and develops; older girls and women can master the technique of weaving amazing figures, flower bouquets and funny animals.
For men
Men can also find something they like, but more useful than watching gangster series on TV and political debates. If you have a lot of free time, you need to choose what to do with benefit so that your valuable time does not go to waste:
- in the evening, when there is no energy for carpentry work, you can expand your knowledge by starting to read a useful book, even if it is fiction, which is only suitable as entertainment, nevertheless, it will be more useful than TV;
- ask your wife what help she needs in everyday life: perhaps she has been suffering from creaking hinges on interior doors for 10 years;
- A great way to spend time having fun is to collect models of airplanes, ships or cars, to choose from. Even when a man is 40 years old, at heart he is always a boy who is interested in creating real masterpieces from details;
Model
- use the experience of bloggers on the Internet to make the best decision before starting repairs;
- walk around the apartment to know how many electrical appliances the household plugs into one outlet at the same time, whether the power consumption corresponds to that for which the wire in the wall is designed - this will protect you from boredom and save the house from a fire.
Additional Information. If you have children, you should definitely do crafts with them that only a father can do (with a real hammer, electrical tape or self-tapping screws). This will increase the children's level of respect and admiration for dad, who has so many tools.
Create evening habits
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Everyone knows that the right morning “rituals” affect your productivity and mood throughout the day. However, few people know that its completion is no less important. Some people collect their thoughts, replaying the events of the past day in their heads, others read to escape from problems and relieve stress, and some turn off their phone until the morning so as not to wake up in the middle of the night from a late notification.
Pay attention to your evening activities and create your own habits that will help you face the new day full of energy for future achievements.
Watching a movie
In your free time, you can watch some interesting film, from which you can highlight a lot of new and useful things. Almost the same as in the process of reading a book, while watching a film, you can immerse yourself in a certain world, put yourself in the place of the main characters or characters, and feel the whole atmosphere of the film.
The main thing is to choose the right and interesting film in order to spend your time with maximum benefit.
Leisure - sports.
Many people choose sports as a useful leisure activity. Indeed, there are many advantages to sports. In their free time, sports are usually practiced at an amateur level. For example, run at the stadium, go to the pool, skate or bike, play volleyball, basketball, football as a team.
Manual workers believe that they are already involved in sports. This is partly true. Sports involve all muscle groups more efficiently and gradually develop elasticity and firmness. Work is often monotonous movements that overload one muscle group.
Pros .
1 Strengthening the immune system.
2 Slender figure. Spending your free time in a cafe with a pie or cake will not make you slimmer.
3 Strengthening the muscular and musculoskeletal systems. Sitting on the couch in front of the TV or computer will not make you physically stronger.
4 Cleansing the lymphatic system (through sweat).
5 Development of strong-willed qualities. You are great if you don’t just complain about being overweight, but are actually fighting overweight.
6 Good friends. Among athletes, such qualities as endurance, patience and the ability to work in a team are often found, which makes athletes wonderful friends outside the arena.
7 Reputation. People see you playing sports and not hanging out at a bar with a drink.
However, sports also have contraindications and possible side effects.
Dangers.
1 Risk to life.
Therefore, at the beginning of the subheading about sports, fairly safe sports were listed, such as running and swimming in the pool.
However, some sports may be contraindicated for some. Diseases of the heart, joints and respiratory system impose individual restrictions on sports activities and this cannot be ignored.
Also worth noting. that some species are cruel and dangerous in themselves. These sports are not listed here, because everyone is able to assess the risk of leisure for themselves personally.
To understand the risk of a sport, you can look at the statistics of accidents and injuries for a given sport .
The risk can also be judged by the athlete's equipment . Often a safe sport requires no expense at all other than sneakers or a swimsuit. If, in your free time, you are looking for more reliable equipment, and then you also take courses on preparing for emergency situations, then the high risk is obvious.
Of course, there is risk everywhere. However, what do you want - to get adrenaline and take risks? Show others what you are capable of? As a rule, achieving heights in sports requires years of training and dangerous sports do not give you glory for nothing.
If you get seriously injured during sports, then this is not the best leisure activity, you will agree.
Sport should improve health, not cripple.
2 Spirit of sport.
Competitiveness can quickly develop in a team sport.
Also, violent sports do not develop softness of character and politeness, but rather toughness.
The desire to win in competitions can lead to various dishonesties. What is the point of buying victory, knowing that you did not achieve it yourself and your free time did not develop morality in you, but, on the contrary, dulled your conscience.
Where to start personal development?
Let's figure out the question of where to start self-development. If you are reading this subtitle, it means you have taken the first step towards self-improvement. The path to self-development begins with setting a goal. It is important to make a clear plan and follow each point.
Define:
1. What flaws would you like to eliminate in your character?
2. What don't you like about your body?
3. What is your dream profession?
4. What prevents you from building relationships with people?
5. How often do you feel discouraged?
6. What is your main dream?
7. What would you buy if you had the desired amount?
Write down your answers on a piece of paper. Next to each answer, indicate what needs to be done to achieve the goal. Develop a detailed plan for its implementation.
Take action. Remember that personal growth and self-development are impossible without reading specialized literature, trainings and other techniques. Many works have been written on how to begin self-development.
The methods of self-development are varied. Choose those techniques that lead to your goal. Start your day by saying affirmations. Affirmations allow you to tune in, give you a boost of vigor and confidence that everything will work out.
Teach yourself to say to yourself every morning: “My life is harmonious and happy. I'm achieving my goal. I take each day as it comes. I don’t plunge into the past and don’t put off life for later. I live here and now."
Examples can be found in the article - affirmations for every day. Many practitioners are happy to share their experience with beginners.
Make time for hobbies. Think back to what you loved to do as a child or teenager. Photography, embroidery, painting - anything will do.
Many people who have seriously engaged in self-development have been able to turn their hobby into a serious business that contributes to prosperity.
So, one woman began to create designer bags. Handmade products were in great demand. The lady who, on the advice of a psychologist, began to study the features of cutting and sewing in order to fill her free time, succeeded in her business. She forgot about depression, made a lot of useful contacts, learned to negotiate and not only opened a business, but also significantly expanded it over time.
What is self-development?
Self-development from the point of view of psychology means a process aimed at self-change of personality, its improvement. A variety of techniques effectively influence human consciousness. He is changing for the better.
Self-development in psychology is, first of all, the acquisition of new qualities. Many people think that the concept only refers to the educational process. But this is a misconception.
Trainings and psychological techniques help strengthen character, teach you how to achieve your goals and lead to inevitable success.
The inner world is enriched. A person who devotes time to self-development knows how to build relationships, maintain a conversation, and get the desired result.
Of course, you will have to devote a lot of time to education. Reading literature, listening to music, getting to know the masterpieces of world culture help to develop comprehensively.
An important condition for self-development: no one forces or pushes a person. He makes his own decisions and does everything to develop. His actions produce results that improve the quality of life.
Self-development is important for both girls and men. There are no age restrictions in this case. A mature person understands that he needs to constantly improve. Work on your shortcomings should begin at a young age.
