Your 20s are the best time to try new exciting things. This is also a perfect time to fail, learn and grow in your life. Today, I will share 52 hobbies for women in their 20s so you can take advantage of your age, and at the same time, you will get to explore a lot of new things.
PS- While this post was written especially for women in their 20s but you are more than welcome to try these ideas even if you are not in your 20s since no hobby is limited to a certain age. 🙂
If you are in your 20s (which I am quite sure you are if you are reading this), you may find yourself lost in so many unpleasant situations: you have a lot of career options, but at the same time, you are expected to do a certain thing by your parents and society, you have to keep a balance of work, personal, and social life. Also, you have to face a lot of financial problems that comes in your way.
No matter how hard you try to get things together, one day, you feel that you have figured everything out, and then boom, life throws the next challenge at you and everything suddenly looks chaotic.
In those ups and downs, these hobbies can come into the game and allows you to do something that you love to do, so you can explore other things in life. (other than your college and work).
As a 20-something and huge self-learner, I love learning from my failures and success (yes! You can learn from your success, too) and improving myself so I can look back, smile, and say I built my own life.
If that’s what you want, keep reading!
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52 Hobbies For Women In Their 20s
I have divided 52 hobbies into 3 categories- mental, physical, and creative- so it will be easier for you to choose.
1. Learn Origami – If you are looking for a hobby that can be practiced from the comfort of your home and for free, learn origami. Origami is basically a Japanese art where you make different shapes using papers. To learn this art, all you need is a paper and this step-by-step guide. It’s creative, easy, and so much fun.
2. Scrapbooking – When I was a kid, it used to be my favorite creative hobby, but for some reason, I had to stop it. I am thinking of starting it again. The whole point of scrapping is that you can make a collection of your precious memories that you want to remember forever, and this is also a great way to get your creativity out. You can decorate it in your own way by using cute stickers and pictures.
3. Calligraphy – Whenever I hear the word calligraphy, I get reminded of Steve Jobs.
When Steve Jobs dropped out of college just after 6 months, he decided to take calligraphy classes because that’s what he found interesting. At that time, he had no idea how these classes would help him, but he chose to attend classes because he loved it.
10 years later, when he was working on Mac, calligraphy helped him connect the dots.
You never know which hobby or skill of yours can help you in the future, and this is also a major reason to always try new things even if you don’t know how they are going to help you in the present time.
My favorite quote from the speech is – ” You can not connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.”
Another inspirational quote from his speech is – “sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick, don’t lose faith.”
I truly loved his speech, and I recommend you to watch it if you haven’t already.
4. Vlogging – Do you have something that you can share with the world that is also entertaining and useful? Vlogging can be perfect for you if you don’t mind speaking on camera.
Plus, it will help you build confidence. You can choose to vlog about almost anything, but the most important thing is whatever you decide to vlog about, be yourself and be honest.
5- Graphic Designing – If you love designing graphics and making things such as banners, flyers, logos, etc., there are many free tools that you can play around with.
6 – Cooking – When it comes to cooking, there are many different and exciting things to learn. If you are a foodie and love trying new recipes, this is for you.
Here are a few ideas for you:
- You can make recipes from different countries and cultures.
- Vegan recipes.
- Vegetarian recipes.
- Baking, etc. You can check out my favorite blog, pinch of yum, for more cooking-related ideas.
Watercolor painting – check out the complete guide for beginners. And if you are not a beginner, check these 10 ideas for your next watercolor painting.
8 – Sketching – Another childhood hobby of mine. Sketching is so much fun. If you are considering starting it as a hobby, I would recommend you to get started with the right material.
9 – Makeup – Do you love doing makeup? If so, this hobby is for you. You can practice this by doing your and other people’s makeup. When you are just starting, don’t pressure yourself to get high-branded makeup and use the products you already have.
You can watch YouTube videos to learn about makeup more in-depth or enroll in an online course where you will be taught by professionals.
10 – Hairstyling – Just like makeup, hairstyling is also something that can be a perfect hobby for you if you are interested in the field.
11 – Nail art – Are you someone who loves doing your own nails, and you also really enjoy the process? You found your creative hobby. Just keep it up.
12 – Photography – This is also a great way to get socialize and record events that you can watch later, something that feels so special. You get the chance to connect with other people, travel to different places, and capture the beauty of it. This is a perfect hobby for anyone, especially women in their 20s
13 – Knitting – How to knit for beginners.
14 – Learn a new language – If you are anything like me, who loves to travel to different countries and meet people from all around the world, then you should learn a language. I’m bilingual and learning 3rd language. It takes so much time if you are a slow learner (like me), but it’s also about enjoying the process, right?
15 –Interior Design – Check out this masterclass on 5 interior design tips for beginners.
16 – Web Designing – Loved programming language in school? Then you may like web designing. There are thousands of FREE online courses available on YouTube.
17 – Acting – Have you ever imagined being an actress as a kid? But you never got the chance or opportunity to get your creative side out in the world. You got so busy doing other things in life and forget about it. You can start it again as a hobby without worrying about earning an income from it.
18 – Embroidery – An ultimate guide on how to get started with Embroidery today.
19 – Learn to play a musical instrument – One of the best hobbies for women in their 20s. Playing the musical instrument has several benefits, such as:
- It helps in building your confidence.
- Music helps you to relives your stress.
- A great way to unwind after a busy day.
- You feel happy and quiet.
- You learn to slow down (so important nowadays)
- You learn something new, and you get to feel a sense of fulfillment.
20 – Crochet – How to crochet for beginners.
21 – Stamp Collection – If you find yourself trapped in social media, stamp collection can be a fun and great hobby for you. Read The basics of stamp collection.
22 – Woodworking – 56 brilliant woodworking tips for beginners
23 – Digital Art – There are many kinds of digital art, such as digital photography, vector art, photo painting, etc. A complete guide on Digital Art can be found here.
24 – Sewing – A hobby that can actually be rewarding. If you hate paying a lot of money for tailoring your clothes to make them as you want. Sewing is affordable to learn and a great way to express your creativity.
25 – Creative writing – One of my favorite on the list. The best part is you can practice it for FREE. Writing is great for people who work a lot and in a stressful job. There are countless thoughts running in your head, and you need something that can slow them down, and that’s where writing helps to relax you.
You just need a couple of minutes in a day (or a few times a week) to practice this hobby.
26- Animation – Have you ever thought about how animations are created? If you are interested in learning more about Animations, check this tutorial out!
27 – Pottery – This is one of the oldest art where you use clay to create different kinds of objects such as candles, cups, stands, etc.
28 – Create Stuffed Toys – Love squeezing and snuggling with stuffed toys? Well, who doesn’t? You can create your own. All you need is some fabrics, buttons, and this guide.
29 – Create Different kinds of Soap – Especially natural soaps. Natural soaps are great for your skin, and it is a fun way to utilize your free time. 21 creative handmade soap recipes.
15 Physical Hobbies For Women In Their 20s
1 – Gardening – Besides having tasty and fresh fruits, gardening helps in your physical activity. It makes you feel happy and satisfied. This activity you do not only do for yourself but also for people around you.
2- Become a yoga instructor – Nowadays, people are more concerned about their health and overall wellbeing than ever before. If you love yoga and you don’t mind helping someone, you can become a yoga instructor.
3 – Take a dance class – Don’t like going to the gym? No problem! There are many more activities you can do to stay fit such as taking a dance class.
4 – Running – Running can be a hobby too.
5 – Swimming – Swimming is a perfect hobby you can practice. It is also a great activity for a full-body workout.
6 – Hiking – This is definitely on my list. Hiking is definitely more than a hobby where you get the chance to explore new places and get some fresh air. There are so many health benefits associated with Hiking.
7 – Camping – If you are bored with city life and want to get away for at least a few days, camping can be a life-changing experience for you.
8 – Roller Skating – Never tried roller skating before? Now is the time to do it.
9 – Skiing – I have found you a great post; if you are interested in skiing, Check this out!
10 – Cycling – A physical hobby that you can practice for better physical wellness. But to be involved in this activity, be sure to follow all the safety precautions. Cycling requires some expenses, so make sure you know about them.
11 – Volleyball – If you want something which is fun and easy to learn, Volleyball is for you.
12 – Badminton – I love badmintonon. It allows me to get social at the same time.
13 – Bowling – Just like the above examples, bowling has numerous benefits as well, but it really helps to better your concentration and focus.
14 – Learn Karate – A lot of people, now a day, trouble paying attention and are unable to focus on a particular task. That’s where Karate can help you. It prepares you to focus and strengthen your mind, which makes it a perfect hobby for women in their 20s.
15 – Scuba Diving – Looking for something more adventurous? Scuba Diving is challenging but could be a great life experience. It will take your personal growth journey to the next level.
7 Wellness Hobbies For Women In Their 20s
1 – Read books – It’s so obvious, but if you start reading in your 20s, you will learn so much about the people who went out of their way and tried something no one could ever imagined. You will be able to know the perspective of the author; his life challenges, failures, and success. And how they did whatever they have done.
So, definitely make books your friend, and it will pay off in the long run. Here are 10 life-changing books to get you started.
2 – Journaling – If you are reading my blogs for a while now, you might know that I absolutely love journaling, and I will definitely recommend you to start journaling. I ever wrote a post on How to start journaling and make it a habit.
3 – Learn spirituality – If you are ready to question your limiting beliefs and reframe your mindset for a better peaceful life, you may want to learn spirituality.
4 – Start meditation – I believe that if you want to meditate, you don’t have to go anywhere or do anything special. All you need is– question your limiting belief and reframe your mindset to know yourself better.
5 – Group activities – Humans are social animals, and it’s always a good idea to involve in group activities for your mental and overall wellbeing. Check these 75 team-building activities you can try in 2022.
6 – Play chess – A game that has a significant role in improving your memory and cognitive abilities. Definitely worth a try.
7 – Practice thankfulness – Because when you thank the universe for what you have, you instantly feel more happy and satisfied. I would recommend writing 2-3 things you are grateful for every single day.
FINAL THOUGHTS –
Those are over 50 hobbies for women in their 20s. If you are still not sure where to go to learn more about your favorite hobby, I recommend checking out skillshare. They have classes by professionals in many different categories that can make learning more advance and fun (no boring lectures).
