I've been concerned about what to do with my time having started this Dry January thing; my go-to social default has been bars/pubs since my divorce, and it's a hard habit to break, whether drinking or not. It's just so easy, you know? Any time you want/need, there are always people around, and if you know enough of them, you're always bound to run into at least one or two to talk with. (Ugh, that grammar bothers me, but saying 'with whom to talk' sounds so pretentious right now for some reason!?)
Anyway, I read this article last week, but couldn't remember where & I've been searching for it since. Finally found it again (obvs), so I thought I'd post it. It talks about taking a 'Depth Year' where, rather than looking for exciting new things to occupy your time, you revisit previous/old activities/hobbies that you still have in your surroundings, further develop your skills, and explore them more fully. It links to the original article, which was good, but I think this link made a few better points.
I've been quite guilty of neglecting old hobbies, and searching for new stimuli. In the past, I've had a tendency to stick with something until 1) I understand the process, and 2) i've gained a basic proficiency at it. I've not found anything at/about which I'd want to become an expert, so why put in the extra effort (the basic 80/20 rule). Even though I might be 'proficient' at a few things, it seems like going a bit more in-depth with them might be interesting and worthwhile (and, dare I say... fun?). I'm not yet sure what form that will entail (whether just practicing more on my own or actually taking lessons), but at least I can start to focus a bit more on them.
What do you think about the concept of a 'Depth Year'? If you chose to do so, what would you focus on? I'm curious! ;-)
6:54 a.m. - 2019-01-12
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