i use apps (the Opal app) to help cut down screen time, which somewhat works, but I find that crafting helps me the most. I learned to crochet in the past year and it's amazing to do in front of the TV, where normally I'd sit and move my eyes between 2 different screens. I also take it on planes, trains, etc., anywhere where I could scroll endlessly while waiting. Also is nice to craft before bed while perhaps listening to music or a podcast. The world is your oyster!
Other crafts you can do: knitting, embroidery, needlepoint, drawing, painting, handbuilding
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I already do this when I can, but if I was truly analog, iβd be crafting. jack of all trades, master of none:
- crocheting
- painting(nails or canvas with acrylic)
- making jewelry
- printmaking
- quilting (big fan of improv quilting)
- drawing
- pottery/clay work
- bookbinding/scrapbooking/collaging
Apr 30, 2024
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Getting familiar with the tactile markers for all of the coins. So u can find them without having to look at them.
Doodling is a classic if ur at a desk or table,, just draw squares and add more shapes onto them. you dont have to make anything it's just good for dexterity and precision in ur hands/fingies.
Crochet is kinda tired rn but its pretty easy to do without looking at ur hands if ur watching something..
Rubbing urself. not sexually... just putting pressure on ur joints or sore muscles or places no one ever squeezes... You're allowed to do that.
Practicing the coolest ways to hold a pen or a cigarette or a mug or whatever... theres always a chill af way to like.. spin a pen or act like you're a lowkey badass for swiping ur keycard a certain way...
May 31, 2024
I took up stained glass as a hobby a few years ago.
You know those shows where people move off the grid and they have so much pride for the way they live, even though they have to shovel thru 6ft of rocks and dirt every time they want to take a shower?
The closest I have gotten to that feeling is making things with my hands. it started at knitting, then shrinky dink keychains, then cricuting tote bags and t shirts, then collaging, and most recently making stained glass.
I love having Bloody battled lil finger pads and holding something sharp and real up to the window that exists in space and time because I FORGED IT!
In reality, I am making silly little suncatchers for my friends that Aren't all rock and roll, but it makes me feel powerful and good.
Can recommend stained glass but also any hobby where you create something fun and cute for Sport
Oct 1, 2024
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Convinced that this is the holy grail of friendship at any age. cooking, making art, cleaning, anything side-by-side: itβs the best way!
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