Gardening
Companion planting: Plant certain vegetables and herbs together to reduce pests and promote growth. For example, tomatoes and basil are an excellent combination.
Vertical garden: Try a vertical garden for small spaces. Use pallets, hanging pots or wall racks to grow herbs, flowers or vegetables in.
Sustainability
Zero Waste: Start zero-waste initiatives by using reusable products, such as cotton shopping bags, beeswax wrappers and reusable water bottles.
Composting: Start composting your kitchen waste. It reduces waste and provides nutritious compost for your garden.
Fitness
HIIT workouts: Try High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). These are short, intense workouts that are effective for fat burning and cardiovascular health.
Trailrunning: Explore local natural areas and parks by doing trailrunning. It offers a challenging workout and beautiful views.
Music
Ukulele: Learn to play the ukulele. It is an easy instrument to start with and offers great fun.
Vinyl enthusiast: Start a vinyl collection. Old LPs can add a new dimension to your music listening experience
Art and Creativity
Mixed Media Art: Try mixed media art, combining different materials such as paint, paper, ink and fabric to create unique works of art.
Photography: Go out with your camera and do street photography. Capture life’s everyday moments in a creative way.
Technology
Home Automation: Start simple smart home projects such as smart lights and thermostats to make your home more energy-efficient and comfortable.
Coding projects: Learn to code with projects on platforms such as GitHub. For example, start building a personal website or a simple app.
Literature
Book clubs: Join a book club, physical or online, to discover new books and have interesting conversations.
Poetry: Write haikus, short Japanese poems that help you think creatively within a structured format.
Language learning
Language partners: Find a language partner online through platforms such as Tandem or HelloTalk to practise a new language and experience a cultural exchange.
Duolingo Challenges: Take part in Duolingo Challenges to improve your language skills in a playful way.
DIY and Crafts
Furniture Upcycling: Give old furniture a new life by painting or reupholstering it. It’s eco-friendly and gives you unique pieces for your home.
Woodworking: Start with simple woodworking projects such as making cutting boards or bookshelves. It is a satisfying
