What to do off screen?

Simmingal

So lately I have been getting really tired looking at screens
because I either watch things on my computer or play sims or browse forums and sites *cough* like all the time
and I need a break but I honestly can't think of anything fun to do by myself at home
so just asking if anyone has any fun ideas?

adduapina

Try to bake something! Baking is fun! Listen to some good music and bake something nice. This is also rewarding (if you succeed, that is).

I'm also fond of reading, drawing and writing journals and stuff. Sometimes I plan my future Sims or their houses on paper.

These came in mind. Because mostly I just stare at screens...

StarstruckSimmer

Uhm, reading, drawing, writing, baking, crafts, stuff like that.

Hatchet_Face_Pride

I mean, I know it's another screen but I'm a big fan of watchin movies. Also, if you like the out-of-doors, there are parks. There is going to one with a friend or if you have a well-behaved dog, walking your dog there. I used to like feeding the ducks bread or cheap dog food, or taking food there for yourself and friends and having a picnic.

nerdfashion

I dunno if this is the best place to ask, because most people here are probably pretty geeky, but I like to write, bake, and sketch a lot if that's helpful.

lemonade578

> @adduapina said:
> Try to bake something! Baking is fun! Listen to some good music and bake something nice. This is also rewarding (if you succeed, that is).
>
> I'm also fond of reading, drawing and writing journals and stuff. Sometimes I plan my future Sims or their houses on paper.
>
> These came in mind. Because mostly I just stare at screens... :flushed:

YESSS! I just made delicious some Black Forest Cupcakes and they were super fun to make!

mintycupcake

I think it's good to have at least one of each of the following as a type of hobby:

A hobby to create something - this can be writing, knitting, drawing, building model airplanes, whittling, glassblowing, metal work, and so on. These are also great because one you are sufficiently proficient, you can turn them into a side hustle to make a little extra income, if you ever need it.

A hobby to learn something - learn a foreign language, learn an instrument, learn about your favorite time period in history, you favorite subject in science, your favorite animal, for example.

A hobby that is also a helpful lifeskill - home improvement, gardening, cooking, baking, auto repair, and coding are all good ideas.

I think it's great that you are looking to diversify your interests beyond screens and I hope you are able to find some hobbies you enjoy. Good luck!

Simmingal

nerdfashion wrote: »

I dunno if this is the best place to ask, because most people here are probably pretty geeky, but I like to write, bake, and sketch a lot if that's helpful.

Idk I feel like that is the best reason to ask here though because people who do not nerd
would not have this problem to begin with and are likely to not have much solutions to it
(and also probably would come up with things that are only fun for social humans )

Simmingal

Also thanks for the advice everyone!

I figured its probably best to pick up on my old knitting projects and maybe exercise some
that at least should be something I don't do all the time

baking is tempting but I'm master at causing cooking related incidents and not really sure i want to burn down houses rn
maybe one day...