The world wants us to go faster, become famous, and have our life figured out by the time we’re 23. But at times, it’s crucial to switch gears a bit and recognise the fact that you only have one life to live, so you might as well enjoy it a bit.

Not everything we do should be done for monetary gain.

That’s why, this year, you should consider committing to one of the unusual hobbies listed below.

Start painting, drawing, or doing graffiti

This may not strike you as an attractive hobby at first glance. However, developing your artistic skills, even with a simple design tool like Canva, might be one of the most worthwhile activities listed here.

By creating art, you’ll develop an incredible eye for detail, and learn how to appreciate the world around you in a different way. Now, you may insist that you don’t have any talent for art and that your drawings are the worst.

But this might be a false belief that’s holding you back. You never know unless you apply yourself, so pick up whatever graphic art form that appeals to you and start dabbling.

Become an online gaming champion

With gaming tournament live audience sizes rivalling mega-events such as the Super Bowl, you have a chance at becoming a popular gamer. Of course, you would have to spend 14 hours a day at your computer if you wanted to join a superstar team of players.

But there are other, more relaxing ways to enjoy the hobby if you have only a few hours to spare. For example, you might be setting up home games with friends, live-streaming on Twitch, flipping items you found in an online RPG game, or even getting a chance to fly to Vegas if you’re good enough at beating your opponents in online poker.

It’s all a matter of creativity and persistence on your part.

Launch your home brewery project

Alright, you’ll need some extra hardware to get started with this one. But don’t feel intimidated because establishing your very own brewery is easier than you think. Plus, the beer will taste so much better than the usual bottled drink you buy in the supermarket.

Another benefit here is that you can learn how to produce unique varieties of beer that’ll surely astonish your friends. All you need to get started is a brewing kettle, fermenter, sanitiser, stir spoon, bottles, and some select grains.

It’s both art and science, but with a bit of practice, you’ll be producing batches of delicious lager in no time.

Uncover hidden secrets of your urban area

Your closest surroundings, as well as holiday destinations, may hold mysteries worth exploring. If you’re into spooky things, you may skip the regular list of must-see attractions, and instead direct your steps towards crypts, abandoned military bases, scary hiking trails, tunnels, and all sorts of desolated places.

These are not Insta-worthy spots, but you’ll surely appreciate it when the eerie atmosphere sends chills down your spine.

Learn an ultra-hard language

Spanish and French are way too easy for you to learn. Okay, maybe that’s a slight exaggeration. But how about accepting a true linguistic challenge, and putting your brains to work on one of the hardest languages in the world?

Which language, you ask? You may well start with Mandarin Chinese, which, according to language experts, is the hardest to learn for English speakers. With the way things are going in the world, spending some time learning Chinese might be a great idea.

Just keep in mind that it might take you up to five years to gain fluency. If that’s too much of a long-term commitment to you, why not go with another language such as Arabic, Russian, Polish, or Japanese?

This list of unconventional hobbies is by no means complete, but it should get you thinking. It’s high time that you wrested yourself from your regular existence and try a couple of new activities that will add spice to your life.

After all, you only have one.