806: 23 Hobbies to Reignite Your Spark (and Maybe Even Find Your Purpose)

In this episode, Rachel shares 23 hobbies you can try right now to help reignite your spark—and maybe even discover a new sense of purpose along the way. These aren’t just fun ideas to pass the time; they’re meaningful, soul-filling activities that can bring more creativity, joy, and energy into your everyday life. Whether listeners are feeling burnt out, stuck in a rut, or simply curious about what lights them up, this episode is a powerful reminder that passion often starts with play. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible , Amazon , Barnes & Noble , Books-A-Millon , Bookshop.org , or wherever books are sold! 00:56 Welcome to the Show 01:09 The Importance of Subscribing 02:09 Today's Topic: Hobbies for Adults 03:45 A Keynote Experience 06:22 Facing a Disengaged Audience 08:30 The Realization and Shift 12:28 The Power of Authenticity 24:20 Finding Joy in Hobbies 26:16 Experimenting in the Kitchen 27:30 Experimenting in the Kitchen 28:23 Long Distance Walking and Hiking 29:05 Learning an Instrument 31:00 Embroidery and Crafting 31:47 Volunteering 33:34 Gardening 34:25 Pottery and Clay Work 34:56 Learning a New Language 35:56 Bird Watching 36:47 Calligraphy and Hand Lettering 37:24 Collecting Vintage Items 38:21 Enjoying Live Music 39:12 Joining a Book Club 39:53 Community Theater 40:46 Thrifting and Refurbishing 41:44 Cooking Through a Cookbook 42:30 Photography 42:51 Amateur Food Critic 43:36 Taking a Dance Class 46:24 Making Something from Scratch 46:58 Joining an Adult Sports League 47:45 Finding Passion and Purpose Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.