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New Hobby Ideas 2021

I'm Recommitting to Non-Work-Related Hobbies in 2021, Starting With These Three

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In the year 2021, one of my New Year's resolutions is to get some new hobbies. Let me explain: with the country back in lockdown and spending time away from our friends and family, there is an even greater desire to find some joy in our everyday lives. Furthermore, while I feel very fortunate to be working right now, and at a job I love no less, there is an increasingly blurred line between work and home life, and I'm looking to find a few things I can do just for fun. Hence, the desire for a hobby or two. If you can relate, keep reading.

This year, I'm interested in learning a new language, picking up tennis again, and starting to draw. All of these activities take me out of my head, keep me engaged with something, and are actually enjoyable. If you've been interested in taking up a new hobby, I invite you to join in any, or all, of these activities with me!

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Tennis — Head Titanium Ti.S5 Comfort Zone Racquet

If you're looking to pick up tennis, the first thing you need is a racquet. This Head Titanium Ti.S5 Comfort Zone Racquet ($75) is a great option for beginners; the face is quite large, which will help you make contact with the ball.

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NikeCourt Air Zoom Vapor X

The nice thing about tennis is that it's a relatively low maintenance sport. All you really need is a racquet, a court, and a pair of tennis shoes. These NikeCourt Air Zoom Vapor X ($150) are a personal favourite.

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Lululemon Invigourate High-Rise Tight 25"

Whatever you choose to wear when playing tennis, make sure it has pockets! That way, you can store extra balls. The Lululemon Invigourate High-Rise Tight 25" ($128) is one of our staples.

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Penn Championship Tennis Balls

It seems like a no-brainer, but you also need a can or two of Penn Championship Tennis Balls ($14).

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Papier The Jag Notebook

Since I'm learning a language on an app, I need a notebook to write down important ideas or thoughts. This Papier The Jag Notebook ($18, originally $21) is gorgeous.

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Apple AirPods Pro

You need a great pair of headphones to hear and speak clearly. I like the Apple AirPods Pro ($217, originally $249).

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Drawing — XL Drawing Set

Drawing is a great way to clear my head and be creative, judgement free. To be clear, I am terrible at drawing, but I find it enjoyable, and I am looking forward to using creative expression to destress in 2021. This XL Drawing Set ($29) has everything you need to get creative.

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U.S. Art Supply Antigua Adjustable Wood Easel

If you're looking to draw or paint but are short on space, you need this U.S. Art Supply Antigua Adjustable Wood Easel ($35).

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Sunnyglade 185 Pieces Double Sided Trifold Easel Art Set

If you're someone who can't decide between markers or coloured pencils (ahem, me), go with this mega Sunnyglade 185 Pieces Double Sided Trifold Easel Art Set ($30, originally $33).

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Colore Premium Art Pencils Pack

There's something about new coloured pencils that just makes me happy. I know this Colore Premium Art Pencils Pack ($18) will inspire me to create something new.

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