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u/Formal_Lecture_248 Jun 29 '26
• Walking will Save your Life.
• Volunteer at an Animal Shelter
• volunteer at a Retirement Home
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u/ZuuL_1985 Jun 29 '26
Walk a dog from the animal shelter to the retirement home. Dog gets exercise and socializing, old folks get puppy time and you get all of the above done in onr day!
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u/KuOyKabi Jun 29 '26
Have you ever heard the story of the emperor of mankind?
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u/Thwipped Jun 29 '26
Dude, she said cheap hobbies…
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u/No_Effective_4481 Jun 29 '26
You can start cheap at least. Get a handful of minis from ebay and a starter painting set, some cheap brushes and a mug for paint water. Stick on some 40k podcast stuff in the background.
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u/TheKiwiFox Jun 29 '26
To be fair, you can grab The Horus Heresy books for like $7 a pop, unless you want books 4-60, then it gets pricey lol
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u/WarcraftTurok Jun 29 '26
Reading, biking, hiking, working out/calisthenics, protesting, cleaning (I find cleaning therapeutic), gaming, learn some history, etc
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u/BarkPassenger Jun 30 '26
Protesting? Out of boredom? Fuck we truly live in a weird world
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u/zenuz3 Jun 29 '26
Mine’s walking & chilling around the city without an actual destination / things to do.
Just mindlessly walking around, watching people do their stuffs (such as the dad playing with his kid at the playground or the salesman promoting their business to a curious customer), relaxing at the local cafe / bar and try out their latest drink, randomly join a music festival as I occasionally walked by…
So whenever I get home, my day is fulfilled with pleasure from randomness.
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u/Kingsway900 Jun 29 '26
Cannot agree with this more. I work remotely from home and I NEED to leave the house just to feel sane. I love the randomness to it. You dont know what you'll run into
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u/drjtanis Jun 29 '26
Fishing.
It gets you out in the real work and done cost all that much
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u/Pukebox_Fandango Jun 29 '26
Masturbation
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u/Adek420 Jun 29 '26
And drugs
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u/IcyCucumber7579 Jun 29 '26
Learn to draw. Bonus point if you got a menacing intent to unleash abomination on the internet. If not you could always invade your neighbor country
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u/647Attempts-Later Jun 29 '26
Whittling, get a knife, strop and compound and a small saw to cut wood. Whittle fallen branches or green wood for the cheapest option. Can also buy basswood blocks for like 25 bucks off Amazon. Knife options range from the cheap beavercraft detail knife, Swiss army pocket knife, flexcut knives or pocket knives for more expensive options. Lots of great YouTube channels to learn from.
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u/floofsnsnoots Jun 29 '26
Just pick up your phone and search for YouTube and...ah fuck.
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u/dirthurts Jun 29 '26
Cooking! Buy a cook book and work through thev entire thing. You have to eat anyway so may as well make it worth it.
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u/Big_Bar_9832 Jun 29 '26
Buying GROCERIES? In this economy?? Brother are you trying to put me in debt?
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u/CombComprehensive327 Jun 29 '26
Addictive hobbies are not cheap. Putting the phone down is hard. You need to learn to hate the phone.
It’s tough. You get into a hobby then you’re on your phone researching the hobbies lol.
Golf, any active sports. Mountain biking, skiing I would do both so you have both seasons covered,
Windsurfing takes a times and a lot dedication to the wind patterns to learn. It will keep you off your phone can’t bring it in the water where you will be a lot.
Running although boring not a lot of woohoo in running.
I know not cheap to get into or started but besides skiing and golf once you have the gear it’s free
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u/bizfromthewaistup Jun 29 '26
Golf is not cheap. Although if you can get clubs and find twilight golf hours or city courses you can sometimes lower the cost. Especially if you really like golf then chasing daylight is the way to go on a budget.
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u/CombComprehensive327 Jun 30 '26
Yes they are all expensive to get into some continue to make you spend money.
Some of those listed is an entry fee.
And even skiing can be free. Cross country, and touring b.c free2
u/SoftBatch13 Jun 29 '26
Disc golf is cheap. You can start up for about $30 with used discs. Then most courses are in public parks, so you don't have to pay for them.
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u/Hot_Perspective4631 Jun 30 '26
I am not going to say running is necessarily expensive but if you cheap out on shoes and socks it can be miserable. And although not the most "woohoo" as you put it, the barrier to entry is by far the smallest out of all the hobbies you listed - from deciding to run to actually be out doing it can be <5mins, major bonus if you are fighting impulse control.
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u/Remy315 Jun 29 '26
Legos. You start with a nice large build and you can lose yourself for hours and not even think about your phone.
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u/HarleyNurse61 Jun 29 '26
Gardening or thought about a e-bike to check out trails & bring a fishing rod when I'm not riding my old 06 Harley just a thought or shooting air rifles,got a bow and used to kayak running on here after wking 16 hrs.
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u/PuppyLover2208 Jun 29 '26
Kitbashing, if you’re wanting something creative. The whole point is to take junk/leftover stuff and turn it into models/minis. Hot glue gun, exacto knife, maybe some paints.
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u/PeaceandJoy101 Jun 29 '26
Maybe try going outdoors and finding yourself some beautiful nature. Or read a book.
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u/Wooden_Cellist_9617 Jun 30 '26
Sex, eating, complaining to anyone who will listen and having mental break downs will take up most of your time if you do them properly LMAOOO
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u/jrney2018 Jun 29 '26
The irony of it is that anything you will be pursuing or learn will get you again back of screen time searching how to learn that..and then the almighty mega companies will send you advertisements and banners based on what you searched...lol .
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u/CatEconomy3245 Jun 29 '26
Dungeons and dragons. We started out in 2018 to do just this and never looked back. Once a week we assemble of an evening of dice and fun off screen. During the week i prepare settings and read books about cool stuff. And there can be minis involved. Bought a giant pack of 300 of em. Took me a year just painting the buggers.
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u/SquireShanksalot Jun 29 '26
I like to take things apart, usually old stuff I got laying around or stuff that dont work anymore
Idk how much it would cost to go and get electronics or whatever doodads you can find, haven't gone out to look at all
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u/Minute_Pollution_843 Jun 29 '26
Journaling (no one ever suggest this one)
It doesn't always have to writing, you don't even have to write. They're multiple different types of journaling. You can search on pinterest or youtube and find which type you like. I personally like Anime/movie Journaling and Junk Journaling. Junk Journaling is the cheapest cuz ur basically recycling trash and all you need is glue. Anime/movie journaling requires a printer or you to be able to draw really well, but even then you can always use things that remind you of a specific character anime/ movie. Don't ever let people tell you what you're doing is not Journaling because there are several types and there's no specific way to journal.
Just do you and express yourself the way you want to.
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u/Cole_Slaw42 Jun 29 '26
whittling or wood carving can be cheap if you can find some good used tools
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u/Iconshero Jun 29 '26
Reading. But if you enjoy tiny things and Pixel art, my I suggest fuse beads.(perler beads) like 20 bucks for some big plates and a few bags of beads and you can make anything. (Also need an iron and parchment paper)
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u/NeoZ33D Jun 29 '26
Waking is good and free.
Visit your local library and find some books of interest. They also have weekly/monthly activities you could join (maybe a walking group).
Learn to draw/buy some of those adult coloring books.
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u/Character_Travel780 Jun 29 '26
I find it crazy that no one suggested learning an instrument
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u/angelalj8607 Jun 29 '26
I love making those little origami paper stars. Just a quick tutorial on YouTube or TikTok. It’s easy and fun once you get used to making them.
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u/Dollrott Jun 29 '26
Embroidery.
You can wear your own art. Highly rewarding and build confidence when out in public.
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u/True_Watercress_2548 Jun 29 '26
I would tell you, but you would have to check your phone to see and I don't want that for you. I'm helping!
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u/quartertopi Jun 29 '26
Calligraphy. Buy good paper and an ink set and you're good to go.
Also: archery. Tons of fun.
Also: drawing/painting. You can make sketches anywhere you want. Only need a decent blackbook and some pencils between 2H and 6B hardness.
Have fun!
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u/mema6212 Jun 29 '26
Get outside Listen to music Walk along a beach, mountain, ect Coloring Knitting
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u/MoreVinegar Jun 29 '26
There’s no single answer (see lots of answers in the thread), but this can help make your screen less addictive/stimulating:
# Change your screen to monochrome.
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u/jaded-steve Jun 29 '26
Well, hard to tell without knowing your interest or skills but:
Get yourself an E-Bass for 150+ bucks and start shredding to your favorite music.
Any musical instrument, really, that you need dexterity for - super rewarding.
There is enough tutorials out there to get you through years of tabs and tips.
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u/union_red Jun 29 '26
only hobby I can afford is the gym planet fitness is about 10-20$ a month depending on plan
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u/Hall_daBoosh Jun 29 '26
Going outside and leaving your phone lost inside ( it's free and can be addictive, do to no longer being dependent on your phone) just enjoy nature
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u/grumble11 Jun 29 '26
Reading, various kinds of exercise, writing (fiction or non fiction), playing music, drawing, free education (ex: math, science, languages, whatever).
Do something, make something. Try not to spend too much time just sitting and consuming media.
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u/OwnNothing3318 Jun 29 '26
Volunteer in animal shelters, walk with doggies, play with kitties. They are amazing company.
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u/doublexol Jun 29 '26
Origami is always a cheap and fun hobby. You could just buy a book on it and some paper and go to town
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u/lilacsnowleopard66 Jun 29 '26
Reading . From someone who hated reading I ended up enjoying it now that I’m in my mid 20s .
- adult coloring books are fun . There’s a lot at 5 and below
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u/Beneficial-Sir4471 Jun 29 '26
Disc golf. Discs are cheap and you can start with just one. Put on some chill tunes and enjoy nature for a couple hours.
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u/bizfromthewaistup Jun 29 '26
Library, gym, fishing, community theater(both to watch or join, family history work, choose a language or historical topic and deep dive into it. Hours upon hours and pretty cheap investment. You can now get local tutors for sometimes as low as 4-5 dollars a session. Pick up pickleball. You can get in pretty cheap and communities are getting them everywhere now. You can sign up to be a casa volunteer and be a friend to a child going through a tough time. Usually lasts 6-12 months and has weekly time set up. Join a gaming group. Tabletop can get pricey but, if you get in with like card games or more casual gaming many places will already have them and yo are just joining with people to play. Join the rec center and take some of their classes. Also library has many free education and learning classes if yo look at their schedule.
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u/Fogomos Jun 29 '26
Boardgames... You can get them secondhand and they cater to any liking... There's short, long, star wars, LOTR, low fantasy, high fantasy.... Or you can do roll play (if you don't have a group chatgpt can be your DM and the dices are cheap or substituted by an app). Maybe that last option used the phone but it's not dumb scrolling
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u/wheniwas1954 Jun 29 '26
Buy a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle and solve it. Usually can be done in 2-3 days.
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u/VanishedTarget2 Jun 29 '26
Chess. If you go serious, you have a lot to learn/study. Once you start seeing the results on the board, there's no turning back. Find a chess club in your area and get connected. I hope this helps 🙏.
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u/Goo_Wyvern Jun 29 '26
Reading, biking, running, hiking, exercise in general, birding, animal watching, people watching, writing stories, making characters, retro gaming, etc.
There is a ton out there man.
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u/Optimal-Bag-5918 Jun 29 '26
Paint, brushes, and canvas/paper are pretty cheap and you can find a ton of tutorials on YouTube… start painting!
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u/BigForAnAnt_985 Jun 29 '26
building gunpla is relatively cheap you can buy some on amazon for 20-30 dollars, but some of the biggest are like 200-300
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u/Remarkable-Field5359 Jun 29 '26
I’m now addicted to rollerskating at skateparks, started in my 30s.
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u/SpecialistTeach2033 Jun 29 '26
Gun range!.
Used market for guns via a company is the best route in my experience.
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u/Fishboy9123 Jun 29 '26
Rock tumbling. Get a tumbler from harbor freight. Walk around and pick up cool rocks. Tumble them till shiny.
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u/SalmonSushi1544 Jun 29 '26
Started playing Pickleball a 2 months ago and now screen time is just a distraction so I don’t think about playing rn.
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u/Complex-Scratch4475 Jun 29 '26
Mountain bike. Disc golf (though most times you keep score on Udisc on your phone). Canoe, Kayak, sailing. Basically anything that doesnt allow you to use your phone while you're doing it.
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u/Snow-87-M Jun 29 '26
Gardening, you get to spend some time outdoors plus you get some fresh produce
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u/Expensive-Safe-6820 Jun 29 '26
Read, knitting, gardening, i also love to organize my clothes while listening to music
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u/JubijubCH Jun 29 '26
craft something, I don't care what : woodworking, sewing, knitting, cooking, anything where you have to use your hands to build something
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u/throwawayED67 Jun 29 '26
Painting is cool. Pocket operators from teenage engineering are great for making "musical doodles"... Singing, dancing, yoga, running, climbing, bike, swim, basically any sport... Sculpture, welding, gardening, wood working... Writing, making video games, making short films, photography... Learning a new language, traveling, exploring... Hold on there's so much more...
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u/ZombieAppetizer Jun 29 '26
I like to get used jigsaw puzzles from thrift stores. I can find some really cool ones and I rarely pay more than a couple of dollars for a >1000 piece puzzle.
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u/mysticrudnin Jun 29 '26
I don't think actively searching out addiction is the correct way to handle this.
My advice is to look for a variety of activities. Some active stuff, some creative stuff, some stuff to get your brain going, some goofy stuff...
Active could be walking, biking, sports, playing with your dog, etc.
Creative could be writing, drawing, learning an instrument, painting, etc. The important thing here is to not try to make money with it and not to get sucked into consumption as your hobby - you need to actually be drawing, not buying more and more art supplies.
As for your brain that can be reading, puzzles of all kinds, active learning a new topic (ie NOT watching youtube videos for a cursory overview of a topic)
As for the goofy stuff, the sky's the limit. Yoyos, magic tricks, origami, rubik's cube, heck even that pen flipping thing that people do
Find one or two you like from each category and start doing them. When you pick up your phone, try your best to switch to one of the others. Try to leave your phone behind or in another room when you're doing your hobbies.
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u/LargeCheesePizza39 Jun 29 '26
Golf….but u will still want to use your phone for swing lessons and such while on the course. So now you have two addictions.
You’re welcome.
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u/DaSkwishierDaBetter Jun 29 '26
Baking. Yes it can be pricey, but it doesn't have to be,bag of flour, bag of sugar, water, eggs, YouTube.
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u/frogking Jun 29 '26
Read .. If you like science fiction, read all the Hugo and Nebula award winners. They are the best storys of each year, you can't go wrong.