Keeping up with other people who associate themselves with a hobby is one way to restore your interest. Whether it is someone you know personally or a YouTube channel, engaging with others who enjoy the same hobby as you can have many benefits. For starters, you can encourage each other to continue in the endeavors you enjoy. However, one important thing to remember is to not compare yourself to others. Having goals to be like your friends or idols is fine, but don’t put yourself down when you observe someone else’s product and think, ‘Wow, they are so much better at this than I can ever be’. Aspiring to improve your own technique will help you while discouraging yourself will ultimately decrease your satisfaction in the activity. Learn from it- You can learn new techniques or a new way of viewing your hobby. See what …show more content…
In my opinion, having company is a great way to share project ideas, stories, and an excellent way to bring someone else into the hobby. Build your own community- Friends and family are a great place to start, but include co-workers and people you may have just met too. These people may not be interested, but it is amazing how many people’s interest you can capture by sharing your hobbies. You never know, maybe they are interested in the hobby and just needed someone to guide them. Share tips, resources, and info- Along with a general interest, you can help others and they can help you if you both compile resources and tips. Even if you don’t learn something new, it is nice to see how other people go about their own