Listen to inspiring craft and hobby titles to help you get started
Question: What do audio experiences and hobbies have in common?
Answer: They keep us entertained and engaged. They build confidence. They connect us with the world around us. And they’re a rewarding, fulfilling way to use our free time.
If your New Year’s resolution this year is to pick up a new hobby, we applaud your decision. Learning a new hobby can add depth to your days. It can add excitement to your evenings. It can make your time at home more enriching. And it can make time tick by faster as you wait for the end of your work day.
In this post, we’re offering up inspiration for your new 2021 hobby. Grab a telescope and astronomy audiobook and shoot for the stars. Put a hop (and malt) in your step by learning to brew your own English ale while listening to a Stephen Fry podcast. Or – you know –get your Ron Swanson on and take up woodworking with Nick Offerman!
At Audible, you’ll find a wealth of , instructional guides and to entertain and guide you on your journey. To help get you started, here are five exciting suggestions for your new 2021 hobby.
Marvel at the Moon, Meteor Showers and Stars
What you’ll need: a telescope, a sky map and an engaging audiobook about astrophysics.
Some people find it humbling looking out at the vast expanses of space – seeing the rings of Saturn or the moons of Jupiter. The universe is immeasurably large and viewing its majestic intricacies and mysteries can make our problems feel small, even manageable.
Others just love the thrill of having front row seats to the galaxy’s greatest landmarks.
In January, stargazers will be treated to 2021’s Wolf Moon – a bright, clear full moon that offers detailed glimpses of its various craters and lunar features. Throughout the year, you can expect dramatic meteor showers – the Quadrantids in early January, the Perseids in August and the Geminids in December. If you want to start 2021 shooting for the stars, pick up a telescope, consult an online sky map and start watching.
As a companion to your stargazing adventures, listen to Neil deGrasse Tyson’s fascinating – an accessible, witty and succinct guide to the cosmos.
Rediscover Ancient Meditative Practices
__What you’ll need: a yoga mat, a pottery wheel and a little audio guidance. __
While stargazing is all about looking out at the big picture, meditative practices are about turning our gaze inwards. If you’re searching for a calm, centering way to start the year, look to the ancients.
Meditation, which humans have practiced for millennia, can be a terrific way to get in touch with yourself. Check out Aaptiv’s only at Audible, which serves as an approachable introduction to the practice. Through 20 audio-guided sessions, meditation expert Ceasar F. Barajas teaches you key techniques like breath work, mindfulness and visualization.