Time: 1 Hour
STEP 1: Identify something that you have wanted to do or improve on for a long time and for whatever reason have put it off. (i.e, play the guitar, go on a trip, learn to golf, become a life coach, nutritional expert etc.) Is there a hobby or activity you have been curious to try, or you would like to either get better at or explore a new aspect of?
STEP 2: Once you have identified this hobby or pastime, begin your research online, in your network of friends and/or community. Enroll in a local class, ask a friend to show you what they know, read a book about the topic or teach yourself. This might be a great time to try something outside of your comfort zone.
STEP 3: What’s your budget? Although you are investing in yourself, you still want to be realistic about your budget and how often you want to put in the time and effort. Online and friends are free resources, whereas classes and lessons vary in price depending on what and how often it’s offered.
STEP 4: Make a plan and schedule it – compare what is offered within your desired budget and determine what day and time works the best for you. Start with once or twice and month and increase or decrease based on your schedule.
STEP 5: Take action. Once you have selected your class/activity, take appropriate steps to start the process. If what you have chosen is not working out the way you had hoped, go back to your research and try something different. Our hobbies and interests can be life-long or short term—keep on searching until you find something that resonates with you.
