Day-to-day life can become a little mundane sometimes. Keeping busy with work and family obligations can easily lull you into a routine. You may already be reading and exercising to pass the time. But if you’re looking for new ways to spark up your day, here’s a list of 10 creative hobbies and the celebrities who love them. Which one’s your favorite?
10 Creative Hobbies to Pick up (and the Celebrities Who Love Them)
- Photography – Sting and Drew Carey are both amateur photographers. Don’t think too hard about what to shoot. Just grab a camera, go out and see what inspires you. You may be surprised at the results.
- Cooking – Angelina Jolie, Tom Cruise, and Reese Witherspoon all share a passion for the culinary arts. If you’re stuck in a rut, consider taking a class and meeting new people while picking up a few new kitchen talents.
- Interior Design – Brad Pitt has a keen eye for interior design, proving he’s so much more than just a pretty face. If interiors are your thing, try updating your place seasonally; that will keep you entertained, with new trends and colors coming up every few weeks.
- Art – Tyra Banks enjoys painting and Katherine Heigl draws when she needs to relax, both incredibly therapeutic habits to take up. Try abstract painting if you feel the need to get your creative juices flowing.
- Dancing – Heidi Klum loves to dance ballet and jazz in her spare time, proving there’s very little she can’t do. To have some fun and burn major calories, check out modern dance and hip-hop classes.
- Crafting – When she’s not performing, Taylor Swift makes snow globes – how adorable is that? If you’re the hands-on type, there are a slew of free DIY projects on Pinterest to keep you busy for months.
- Knitting – Sarah Jessica Parker knits to pass the time between takes when filming, making this practical hobby quite fashionable. Got some time to burn on the commute to work? Try knitting yourself a new accessory.
- Music – The multi-talented Zac Efron plays piano and guitar for fun, making him even more charming, if that’s even possible. Learning an instrument is now easier than ever, with apps to show you all the steps right on your phone. To get you started, here’s a list of the best apps to learn guitar and maybe one day impress Mr. Efron himself.
- Sports – Jennifer Love Hewitt and Tyra Banks both enjoy roller skating while celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck goes skiing when he needs to let off some steam. Whatever your preference, just getting outdoors and doing something active can be great for relieving stress while having some fun.
- Collecting – Quentin Tarantino collects board games based on TV shows and Leonardo DiCaprio collects action figures. Whatever you decide to collect, these two stars prove you can pretty much make a hobby of collecting anything that excites you, no matter how unexpected. As long as you enjoy it, it’s fair game.
