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Fixed-term/low-commitment hobbies. Seeking recommendations/advice
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I've tried lots of hobbies over the years, with the intention of finding "the right one" that I will stick with. But now I'm starting to accept that "sticking with something" just may not be for me, yet I need meaningful, productive, enjoyable things in my life, so I'm trying to find fixed-term/low-commitment hobbies that I can explore and am needing recommendations.

What I'm looking for:

*Something active/physical

and (additionally)

*Something mentally stimulating and/or creative

What I need:

*Something regular (for externally imposed routine) but not expected to be ongoing - needs to have an endpoint (even if it's just, for example, a class of x number of weeks)

*If no endpoint, something discontinuous (ie, it's okay to dip in and out of it - so no performance groups nor costly memberships such that I'll end up wasting money)

What I've enjoyed in the past:

Physical:

*Boxing, kickboxing

*Social sports (tennis, netball)

*Group fitness classes

Creative/mentally stimulating:

*Language classes

*Creative writing

*Cross-stitch

*Gaming

*Learning an instrument

*Acting/film-making

*Walking, camping

*Elderly visiting

Barriers:

*Overall, I don't live in or near a big city. Cost is not a major issue; the problem is available opportunities...

*There are no language classes anywhere near me

*No gaming groups

*Lots of things I've tried expect a certain level of committment/progression that I can't maintain (eg, boxing/kickboxing, music lessons)

*I don't have a friend group where I live currently

*I work full-time so can't do weekday daytime activities

*Activities that are solo and home-based are what I'm especially struggling with

Is there anything I'm overlooking in terms of things I might enjoy within my limitations?

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