By Neha Yadav
Published Dec 21, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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Reading, photography, more: 5 new hobbies to pick in 2024

Hobbies keep your mood positive and do wonders for your mental health. This New Year, break out of your monotonous life and pick a new and exciting hobby for a happier life.

Here are 5 amazing hobbies you can pick in 2024. 

Reading

Reading can be interesting and enjoyable if you opt for books from your favourite genre. Aim to read at least 10 new books next year to reduce stress, and improve your reading and writing skills. 

Learn a new language

In 2024, you can learn how to speak and write a new language. Learning a new language can be a fun experience. It will help improve your cognitive and communication skills.

Art and craft

Take up an art and craft hobby in 2024 to bring out your creativity. You can learn the art of Origami or how to paint the canvas with different colours. You can also create a scrapbook and paste pics of your favourite memories in the New Year.

Play a sport

Playing a sport such as basketball, football, cricket or tennis in the New Year can be an excellent hobby to improve your fitness.

Photography

This New Year, see the world through your camera's lens by taking up photography as a hobby. Click pictures of people and places in 2024 and share the beautiful shots on social media.