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Parkour. It's great physical exercise, I get to spend time outside, set challenges / gradually achieve them, and express my creativity through movement.
Rock climbing is sometimes fun. It's physical, it's social, and it's got a big dose of problem-solving. I don't approach it with such enthusiasm any more (there's enough problem solving at work and in life without purposefully engaging in more), but I still do it sometimes. I guess in some sense you could say that all the gear and understanding its use (ropes, redundancy etc.) have a tech-ish component, but I'd still…
If it's for unwinding, as OP wanted, I'd recommend specifically indoor climbing. There are three kinds basically: speed, lead, boulder. The best one is that which has the least commute for you. If multiple are accessible, start off with lead, then you can easily switch. Lead climbing is about two quite old-fashioned concepts: bravery and trust far more than about thinking (or anything else). Also, that prevalent myth…
You'll miss out on hanging outdoors, of course.
Parkour. It's great physical exercise, I get to spend time outside, set challenges / gradually achieve them, and express my creativity through movement.
How dangerous is parkour? I always wanted to pick it up but was always hesitant due to risk of injury.
That being said, the great thing about parkour is there are no rules. You can practice only at indoor gyms if you like, or do slower movements. Personally, all the jumps I attempt I'm 95% certain I can do them.
So, yes, it can be dangerous, but at the end of the day it's your choice in how you practice. Feel free to e-mail me if you want to chat more :)
At home, I love cross-stitch. I can sit for hours after work just embroidering away.
When I'm at my parents' house, I love helping my dad in his workshop. He himself is an amateur, but he's extremely driven. Previous projects have been furniture for the house, a series of scrabble boards, and lately, jigsaw puzzles. I am now considering getting a jigsaw puzzle setup at home because it's so satisfying to do.
I also love sailing and walking. When I'm walking I'll completely disconnect. I don't even take my phone. I have an old flip phone which I keep switched off, and a GPS tracker with an SOS button that will send a text message if I press it.
I basically never do personal projects any more, and I'm much happier. At home, I love cross-stitch. I can sit for hours after work just embroidering away. When I'm at my parents' house, I love helping my dad in his workshop. He himself is an amateur, but he's extremely driven. Previous projects have been furniture for the house, a series of scrabble boards, and lately, jigsaw puzzles. I am now considering getting a…
If UBI would have been a thing, I might have been a fulltime musician.