why you need hobbies in 2024 // rediscovering my hobbies as a burned out college student

[@withlovelinh]

also yes my hair is like a milk tea ashy blonde now, will be shared more in a future video LOL

[@stace7203]

Its so pretty❤

[@rchlwg]

IT IS GORGEOUS LINH

[@linni111]

love it :3

[@cecileelisa.]

slay!

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

I like that color a lot, might try it next time I want to go blonde.

[@laurynejocson3709]

I had a massive epiphany one day where i realised I used to have so much creativity when I was 8-15. My old journals had short stories written in it, i would draw like crazy, read so many books and game MODERATLEY. I am now a 21 year old uni student with a part time lazy office job and game obsessivley in my only spare time and as of October 2023, I have been on a mission to get back in touch with that younger version of myself. I picked up reading, my journal is starting to bulge, I'm learning how to use guoache paints, building miniature sets along with gaming and I have never been so fulfilled just by doing these little hobbies because it truly is all just for me and my brain has been loving it :))

[@postcardfromsydney]

im so proud of u :’) that’s wonderful keep it up 🫶

[@missordinary163]

That's sooo amazing!

[@moonlightequilibrium]

That's so inspiring! I'm the same way, I was so creative and artsy until I graduated high school, now I have no ideas and no spark. Here's to changing for the better 🤞 (Replied to the wrong person sorry lol)

[@vanessaprincesssa]

I love this for you! ❤ I am on the same journey to get back to my younger self and start my hobbies again. Also a 23 year old uni student currently 😊

[@CherryBerryFashion]

DAYYYUUMM THAT’S AMAZING 😮👏🏻

[@Stephaniewashere5047]

I notice from most of the comments that many of us “lost” our creativity or pushed our hobbies to the back around college. The place that is supposed to foster creativity and open new avenues actually stunted us. I’m glad that most of us are reconnecting with our younger selves again! I use to write poetry everyday and while my muse has changed to writing stories instead it feels great to embrace that side of myself again.

[@NumbPR]

Standard education isn't pushing to be our best but to be the best among others. Most people are taught to be better, get good grades, and hold big pressure that they don't even have time for themselves. I agree that grades, studies and all that are essential but it shouldn't come to an extent which you lose your happiness. When I come back to see old high school friends after like 4 years and see them in such a depressing state that even some picked up alcohol or other addictions. It makes me sad, so please take care of yourself. Do what makes you happy, prioritize your mental health 😁

[@Atticajournals_]

I agree with you in this matter . College work pressure don''t give us Enough time to focus on what we really want

[@crunchberrychaos]

I lost it all when I joined the working world.

[@christopher9727]

Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@cupofgreentea]

ahh I had so much trouble on focusing on my hobbies during college due to burnout - it even went so far that I went to my university's psychologist and the top two advices he gave me were: 1) to not compare myself to the academic speed of my peers (aka not taking as many classes as them) AND set a time after work / studying to get a few hours worth of just enjoying my hobbies😂 best guy ever

[@sanjidakamal5068]

I've been suffering from chronic stress for quite a time. It all started with burnouts and stress from a few years ago. I never gave myself the time to recover. Now I'm suffering like this when I have my med school admission test coming up next month. You're absolutely right. I wish I had a teacher like the one you talked to.

[@cupofgreentea]

@@sanjidakamal5068 it might not be much, but another advice he gave me was to keep my sleeping schedule as regular as possible (e.g wake up at 6am, go to bed at 10pm) and to take in as much sunlight as possible each day to help my body get tired in the evening - also, half an hour of exercise/just walking outside without distractions to clear my mind. I hope you find some time to unwind and recover from the stress you've been under soon!!💜

[@elliotgreen3203]

Just do your own thing and try to show what your good at

[@christopher9727]

......

[@christopher9727]

...... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@cozywithnora]

to see cozy games & reading become more and more popular is making me so happyyyyyy!!! i feel like 2024 is us cozy girlies year

[@withlovelinh]

good luck with your move ahhahah so exciting!

[@cozywithnora]

thank u so much

[@guidedexplosiveprojectileg9943]

What are cozy games?

[@kimberlyxvo]

@@guidedexplosiveprojectileg9943 games that make you feel good and want to make you sit down with a cup of tea and a blanket to enjoy that moment. chill games like animal crossing, stardew valley, unpacking etc

[@guidedexplosiveprojectileg9943]

@@kimberlyxvo Could never play a game with a blanket on me.

[@hako_242]

I relate to this so much. When I was in uni, I just ended up giving up all of my hobbies because I was stuck in the mindset of “I should be finishing my assignments rather than doing this”, especially during my final year since i was working on my thesis paper. Now that I’ve graduated, I’m rediscovering my hobbies one step at a time and now I’m inspired to do a lot of projects.

[@lizziexiongmantion6947]

Sii antes cuando tenía pasatiempo tenía una memoria normal y ahora que los estoy volviendo a jugar me estoy dando cuenta de lo mucho que está empeorado mi concentración y memoria

[@sumtionary]

SO REAL

[@chaos2232]

333!!

[@chaos2232]

Someone disliked 😢

[@laurenrincon643]

Defunitely important to have hobbies when you are a musician or artist and your "play becomes your work" because even though its your passion, its good to have other separate hobbies that is not connected to work at all

[@serenediipity]

i recently graduated college last month and i'm currently in that post-grad slump of feeling directionless and trying to rediscover the passion that made me pursue my degree in the first place. rediscovering hobbies and the small things that make life feel worth it really do make a difference

[@Misseggy24]

I’m in the same position right now! So feel you x

[@Nightcoreheaven1]

Just wanted to say I’m 24 weeks pregnant today and during the entirety of this pregnancy so far I have had no motivation. I have so many hobbies I used to love to do but now I feel really depressed and I’m just trying to get by one day at a time. Thank you Linh for making this video and giving me hope that hobbies are going to bring back the spark of happiness in my life.

[@crstph]

wishing the best for you, but don’t beat yourself up if that motivation stays lower than your usual baseline! your body is giving half of your energy and nutrients to growing something else, as you very well know haha

[@Nightcoreheaven1]

@@crstph I’m trying to keep busy but also meditating and being gentle with myself.

[@so_obsessed_]

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I hope you can find hobbies to brighten your day ☺️ and not that I have any experience with kids (I’m 17), but your baby will probably bring you so much joy and I’m happy for you, internet stranger 😂

[@Nightcoreheaven1]

@@so_obsessed_ awe thank you so much. Only 4 weeks left now 🤞

[@so_obsessed_]

@@Nightcoreheaven1 amazing!!

[@beccabecca7]

Librarian here! Happy to recommend some good romcoms! I’m not sure what you’ve read already, but Happy Place by Emily Henry is probably my favorite romcom ever. All of Emily Henry’s adult romances are great, but this one for me was her best. Not only was the romance compelling - and I don’t normally enjoy the exes-to-lovers trope, so this is high praise from me for this book - but the actual story was just… oof, right in the feels. It’s about growing up, and about how that changes you and especially your friendships. The friendship aspects of the story had me literally in tears, but in the best way. And like all Emily Henry books, in the end you feel healed, like the world was ripped apart and put back together better than it was before. So good. I highly recommend it. If you enjoy cozy books, I’d also recommend The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. If you enjoy audiobooks at all, I loved the narrator for this one, so it’d be good for any commutes you have. The romance is a sunny/grumpy, mild enemies-to-lovers, but not in any sort of toxic or gross way. Like I said, it’s cozy, so it’s sweet and low stakes with a guaranteed happy ending but without being vapid.

[@princyy824]

How much u get paid as librarian and can u also tell ur qualification

[@beccabecca7]

@@princyy824 Depends on the position and the library how much you get paid. For example, I know that an academic librarian (works in a university or research library) makes much more than a public librarian. But for any librarian job, you need a master’s degree in library and information science. You can still work in a library without a master’s degree, but you would likely be a library assistant, which makes less money and is often part time, unless the library is small and desperate for staff or you have equivalent experience and they’re willing to take you despite not having the master’s.

[@y-tiplex]

as someone who was never really that into gaming before last year when i started getting into tetris, the "you just havent found the right game yet" can be so true sometimes.

[@Sarah-rj3fh]

I kind of stopped drawing because of uni and blank page syndrome, so yeah I would like to get back at it and also start reading more !!! Every evening/night I scroll mindlessly on the Internet and it.s affecting my sleep schedule so thank for the recommendation, I’ll go to my local library when I’m done with the exam

[@nocctea]

I just graduated and I can’t wait to rediscover my hobbies again! During college I felt I couldn’t do anything except my homework cause I always procrastinated and got behind, it just made me so miserable. It helps me feel less alone that others have difficulty making time for their hobbies, so thank you for this video! Hopefully I can get back into making time for myself and having fun creating art again!

[@erinpennington19]

This couldn't have come at a better time! I really need to have defined hobbies outside of uni work, hopefully I'll take some ideas from this 😁

[@tarantelfaser4772]

I can't shut up it and therefore I present to you: BOULDERING. If you live in a city that has a bouldering gym, go there. :D 1) very beginner friendly 2) very social sport (u can sit and talk with people between your failing attemps at bouldering) 3) huge community (also on youtube), that is not very toxic 4) its sport... trains your muscles and is good for your health right Thank you for tuning in to my presentation!

[@erinpennington19]

​@tarantelfaser4772 honestly that sounds super fun, thanks! 😄

[@elana04]

after going through my most chaotic and stressful semester of post-secondary EVER last fall and also having an insane year in general from moving out to so many more ups and downs, i am SO READY to make this the year where i can make that balance between work and my hobbies! reading, colouring, kpop collecting, minecraft, painting my nails, journaling, etc. i’m so ready to bring these things back into my life without feeling the guilt that i should be working 24/7! thank you for the video linh! i hope everyone who sees this can get back to something they love this year! 🩷✨

[@mxridraws]

been seeing so many creators talking about reconnecting with old hobbies and exploring new ones in 2024, especially related to staying off your phone and social media. so happy to see more people talking about it and making hobbies a trend again ;3

[@anetaprzeszo2609]

It is so sweet when someone is talking about their hobbies, you just feel happy when they are being so excited about something❤

[@luforyu]

My resolution is to fix my posture 🥴 I keep finding myself hunched over like a little goblin throughout the day lol

[@withlovelinh]

THATS ME! I just got an ergonomic chair, it changed my life

[@madeeha.2006]

Literally straightened my back after reading this comment 😭😭

[@parulpatel9179]

​@@madeeha.2006 Lmao same 😭😂

[@wandering_cj]

the way i fixed my posture so fast after reading this >< all the best !! let's un-shrimp this year!

[@shadia4710]

​@@madeeha.2006 Same hereeeeee!!!😂 I think we just have to keep reminding ourselves until it becomes a habit...even while walking 😅

[@lyannastarkweather]

I support this on every level. I was an avid reader for years, but fell off of that hobby toward the end of high school. Thankfully, I picked it back up during my junior year of college to the point I was reading at least 40 books per year. It got me through a rough few years. I’ve fallen off again somewhat due to work, but I’m making the effort to read more again. I’m also trying to engage in some more creative pursuits I enjoyed as a child like writing, coloring, and journaling.

[@ayakaimpacts]

linh i FEEL you for video games. im also one of the kids who COOKED both at grades and games from elementary all the way to senior high school! and in a way, video games can make you smarter. im into honkai star rail lately, and the debating sections where you need to select the right piece of info to counter the character debating with you is so fun & challenging, it really helped me improving in logical thinking which is smth i've been working on. gaming can be beneficial, it definitely feels underrated in the sense of the stigma attached to gaming = bad grades or work :(

[@stuckinstories]

Last year I finished university and the truth is that I was finally able to read something again for fun and not because I would have an evaluation of it later, I survived those 5 years thanks to bts, hearstopper, webtoon and the odd anime/kdrama jaja. Even though it wasn't the same amount as before, I took advantage of all the time I could, on public transport, in line whether it was for the bank, supermarket or hospital, and enjoyed every moment. Thanks for the recommendations! The same with drawing, I would love to go back to that little girl who filled notebooks with different drawings and not just draw to understand which muscle connects with which bone, although now I can draw whatever I want, I can't and I hope to improve this year. thanks for everything! i discovered your channel in 2020 and it's always a pleasure to see you again, i hope this will be a great year for you!💜

[@nanditasm818]

i got into uni last year, i took a gap year after high school as i didnt get into med school. the gap year i yearned for friendships and hanging out and love, (all my friends had moved from the city already) so when i got into college all i did was make friends, play, drink. i never had time for self reflection. now that im into second year i feel stable enough with my friends that i want to go back to painting or playing the guitar or reading books or dancing or singing or im into making pottery now so maybe that. youve been a constant for me linh, since your high school or mine. thanks for being here on this small corner of the internet. damn too emo

[@EmilyinBold]

Seeing the love you have for each of these hobbies is so beautiful. I feel like when we were kids, hobbies we spent our free time on are still what we naturally gravitate towards, but adult stuff gets in the way. It’s also way too easy to fall into the trap of having “hobbies” that are actually just obligations or habits. Once I gave myself the time to relax and enjoy swimming like I used to, I remembered how good it felt to love what I was doing. And I’ve been able to find that love in other areas of my life!

[@alyssavocadoo]

I love how we are collectively realising how much we miss having hobbies! I had the same realization last year and since then I had been slowly reintroducing my old hobbies in my life. I started reading again (which I regret stopping because books are SO cool wth!!), journaling and doing artsy stuff, like sketching or origami. It's so weird to say but all of these little things make me feel like I am back to being "me", if that makes sense. I am so glad that I reconnected with my younger self and I will continue to do so from now on

[@crisannegenil]

Yes i really feel there's this change going on, i also read online "offline is the new luxury" --- we're done being so hooked by online stuff, now it's time to focus on quality time

[@dustmitey8745]

Loveless is an AMAZING book about "romance" and how some people don't feel it. A girl starting her college journey, trying to find out why she's never had a boyfriend (with a VERYVERY lovable cast of characters

[@tessarose8430]

yes yes yes! this! hobbies make life worth living tbh. if i'm not reading for fun, consuming k-pop, creating outfits, or playing dnd with friends, life feels flat and uninspiring. i also find that people without hobbies are so much harder to talk to!

[@tajashania]

Yesss 2024 is the year of hobbies!! Hobbies I want to focus on this year include film photography, cinematography, painting, baking and journalling (just to name a few)

[@crisannegenil]

i am like you! i have many things that i like and the start of this year seems so refreshing knowing i'll set myself to do all that but i also know that life gets so busy.. so i tried making a monthly calendar where i divide an activity x week, to make it more functional. I hope this comment is useful!!!

[@yeonjunnetic214]

not a college student but hs student and i legit stopped doing anything for 3 years and this yr im slowly picking things back up, like digital art, reading, and organising my own little projects

[@LyssieLysse]

I’m not in college anymore, but I do find topics like these comforting and helpful as an adult in the workforce. Definitely experiencing burnout as I’m typing this, but I have to keep pressing forward. I do enjoy doing artsy things so I’m planning on incorporating them more into my day. I seen a coworker crochet an entire blanket in the break room so I know I can fit some time in for drawing, painting, etc.

[@jaquelinesilvademacedo7904]

I agree, I was so busy in 2023 (I'm teacher) and my passion on Art and languages was left aside. This year I really want enjoy and to develop these skills

[@sammyetc]

I fully gave up reading from a young age, part of me thought it was nerdy (I was that kind of kid) but I was also very slow at reading and even had extra reading sessions between 6-10yo. Found out I was dyslexic 2 years ago at 25, but am now making 2024 my year for reading as many books as possible. Growth doesn’t come overnight, and I want to push myself further now that I’m in my late 20s ♥️ and thanks for the book recommendations!!

[@yatharthaggarwal9726]

I think this video reminded me of who i am. Ive started to get a little depressed lately and ive seen that I spend most my free time just scrolling mindlessly and its come to point where i cannot stop it. My mind forces me to do so. I just want to be set free of it.

[@hannahjae4155]

I'm in my junior year of college and have SEVERELY struggled with procrastination and boredom... and I feel like it's partly from not having any hobbies. I'd love for this new year of 2024 to get back into running. Also, reading and writing, as writing is my major in college. Crocheting and different forms of art, and of course gaming (minecraft mainly for the time being), is what I'd like to explore more as new hobbies again!

[@NeedANewHobby7]

I consider fan fiction reading. Something I personally started doing since I was so busy during the semester and because I’ve been having such a difficult time reading physical books, was audio books, story driven podcast. Honestly saved my sanity. Sewing is something I’ve returned to learning. Embroidery is a new hobby I’ve taken up and bookbinding my favorite fanfic is something I want to take up.

[@MyaPapaya]

When I tell you that it took me *years* for some of my hobbies to re-emerge after the burnout I experienced in college. I used to write in my journals faithfully from age 7 onward... and then quit when I started university - couldn't keep up with it. Graduated university in 2012. As of 2022 I started journaling again as a whole ass adult in her 30s. And it's been so unbelievably rewarding. I don't think I could've really gotten into it any sooner, all that to say, the burnout is so real but don't give up hope on your hobbies. Some of the passion comes back LITERALLY A WHOLE DECADE LATER. and it will be completely worth the slow journey to get there. Additionally, thank you for the inspiration, Linh! 2024 is, for me, also a year to unapologetically enjoy what I enjoy and do the things I love, so I think maybe I should make a video about my hobbies as well... I have... A LOT OF HOBBIES.... and like, idk, learning about people's hobbies is so interesting to me!!! I LOVE videos like this! and it's so fun getting to watch you embrace your hobbies and commit to loving what you love.

[@Narja23]

Same here! I finished my phd with a major burnout, and i am now starting to live again and read again as i'm job hunting. This off time before starting a new career is actually welcomed! I'd add that if you have faced a major burnout or depression, there's nothing wrong with seeing a therapist, even if only for a couple of meetings. Often, a good therapist will have good advices and hear about anything you'll wish to talk about! ❤

[@maddiej2165]

One of my goals for 2024 was to start reading more books. My mom got me a few good books for Christmas and I’m very excited to dive into them. I’m also about to read the entire Percy Jackson series, thanks to the new show

[@VoidNiven]

I love seeing how more people are rediscovering their hobbies, as someone who also has art, reading and gaming as hobbies and who also got so burnt out in highschool and college that I just stopped doing anything at all. A couple of years ago I started drawing again and now I can sell my stuff at conventions. I've also read more this last academic year than I did in all my 4 years of college. And even though I'm now starting my 3rd Master degree I now know I can have art as my hobby and side hustle

[@AmandaMcintosh-c9f]

It is so sweet when someone is talking about their hobbies, you just feel happy when they are being so excited about something

[@egtogrubb1637]

hi linh im really thankful for you making this video as i too am in college and just last semester i was feeling so overwhelmed and burnt out on college and that i didn’t really had anything to cope with it. both my parents told me that creating art or playing video games was worthless and a waste of time, that i should be spending my time doing something else more productive. this video made me realize that hobbies are much more important than you think and now it makes me want to go back and start doing and creating things i like. thank you linh!

[@keriskun]

Picked up swimming as a new hobby and I love it ❤️ needed something to fix my posture as an artist and playing too many games

[@pennym.k]

I needed this video, last year I completely lost my passion for all of my hobbies, I quit art, and writing and just could not pick it back up because I waa so busy with college. I am really going to make an effort to focus on my hobbies and make time for them😊

[@husnahasanah1925]

Damn, the video couldn't have been uploaded at a better time. Med school has been killing me lately but at the same I felt like I could cope better due to my returning fondness of art, reading and gaming (which I have abandoned for years!) I really do have the same resolutions as you Linh, it's insane! Lately, I found the perfect balance of studying for med school and still maintaining my hobbies so I felt content with everything for now. Like everything just clicked. I just hope to continue the same enthusiasm throughout the whole year, heck, throughout my whole life even! Thanks Linh for uploading this video it's really dear to me❤

[@kum5070]

this entire comment section is so wholesome and the video was so nostalgic yet motivating and idk i might cry

[@forestsfairyxo]

* sobs * I've realized that I had stopped doing certain hobbies of mine since I got older, I've been slowly getting in touch with my inner child tho because there are many things I used to enjoy in my childhood which I don't do as much anymore. So I'm getting it all back and it feels so wonderful to connect with the depts of ur innect child, it really brings up this wonderful feeling of joy. This video came in handy tbh, thx a million!!!

[@sportbilly_vlogz1115]

The rereading of books you love is a therapeutic habit, annually I’ll do Percy Jackson and then Heroes of Olympus start to finish over the course of a month or so, the best time of year, never really started Trials of Apollo but the new series after with Percy is inspiring me to finish it too

[@EleventhKyber]

i’m so glad this video popped up in my recommendations! i’ve been getting back into hobbies that i loved from childhood (like reading and video games, as you mentioned) and also new ones, like photography! this is v motivational and is making me excited to get back into having regular hobbies again - thank you sm for posting this! 😊❤️

[@kaylafayrie2.0]

i’ve rediscovered my hobby of crochet so this is perfect timing!!

[@moonlightmoonchild1133]

somehow, you always post things that I need at the moment. it's some kind of magic, truly. as for my hobbies, I really do need to find time to balance uni work and my hobbies (reading, drawing, watching movies and tv shows, researching things i'm interested in). it's been stressful this past two years, I had to take an academic break without finishing the 1 semester last year and start over again this year (due to health issues that literally did not get better after months of medical examinations, tests and meds taken BRUHHH). I only have three exams left and i'm done with my first semester, then I'll finish dealing with my health and start the second semester fresh and motivated and better in general. that's my plan, yeah.

[@Star_fish]

I had a distinct era in my childhood when I was obsessed with making my own clothes (a result of DIY videos on KZbin and my dad being able to sew; he made a lot of my school uniform items lol) but never actually made anything I could wear. So, in conjunction with my desire to re-vamp my style and starting wearing clothes I feel the most me in, I will be altering the items I already own.

[@7250ARI]

I haven’t even finish the video but I had to comment. I have been working since graduating uni for almost 5 years now. Feel like I stopped being a child at like 11 years old due to a lot of personal challenges and now at 27 I’m looking to reconnect to my inner child and my hobbies. I used to draw, read, write and loved doing crafts but now is all 9-5 and I feel exhausted at the end of the day so I’m excited for this year to focus more on my hobbies and passions, loved your videos and your book recommendations ❤

[@niamhsheedy8106]

last year I got back into reading by just re-reading every Rick Riordan book and the ones I hadn't read by him and now I've been reading so much! Its made me feel so much better and genuinely made me so much happier. That along with getting outside more and taking walks, and I've also been getting back into TV which I just haven't consumed in so long and I forgot how fun it is.

[@kriistiz]

“You just haven’t found the right game” is real. Love your contents!

[@anaelletremoureux4766]

Video games are much cooler than people think. I read, dance, write, sing, cook, play board games, but I don’t play video games. Just watching my bf and his cousin playing is sooo fun. So many good memories

[@katifulton]

I love you linh! You are the first creator I have really related to as a college student and I find your videos sooooo comforting

[@anna--emilia]

I feel this so much! I got back into anime last year and have been watching one piece religiously - it's not only been an amazing experience but has also reignited this certain type of joy and wonder in me that 9-5-job-adult-me desperately needs. also rewatching attack on titan last year was a peak moment for me lol and definitely reminded me that I should seek out the things I've enjoyed throughout my life, scrolling tiktok is not worth it. this year I'm looking to get back into a daily reading routine, I haven't fully let go of reading but the routine of it has been off for years already and I miss it. now that I've already read a few books in the past few months I can feel the routine re-starting and it makes me really happy. from last year I'd really recommend Happy Place and the Green Bone saga!

[@DIVYARAJENDRAN945]

Thanks for the timely video. I used to devour thick books but lost interest during university. Rediscovering books last year has been rejuvenating, and I've also taken up drawing for peace. This creative outlet now serves as my escape from the realities of work and personal issues.

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

This came at the best time. I just started grad school, and I feel like I'm gonna need my hobbies now more than ever (undegrad and covid nearly annihilated me 💀💀).

[@SweetlyDarkArt]

My comfort series is Blue Period. As an artist it hit me right in the feels! And it's still ongoing!

[@finnisnothere389]

I've realized lately I let one of my major hobbies (now as a career path), music, kind of take over my life. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love music and auditioning for all that I can, but I needed a friendly reminder to take a breather and that I'm allowed to do other things. Your video is such a cozy vibe and I absolutely loved the way you presented everything!

[@Alexandra-xv1qm]

If you loved Pachinko, I'd reccomend checking out Beasts of a Little Land! It's beautiful and heartbreaking, not quite intergenerational but spans decades of Korean history through characters that are often on the margins of history or left out altogether. Also looking forward to getting back into hobbies this year, the DC library has so many amazing resources - the MLK library has free sewing classes and tools!

[@mmkoo30]

okay the reading section of this vid hits too hard, ima need more book vids ASAP!! 😭❤️

[@withlovelinh]

That’s something I got planned for this year 🫡 booktube is coming back!!!

[@mmkoo30]

@@withlovelinh yess!! also the colleen hoover line gagged me🤭

[@cleodinnnnna]

Ahh I've also been diving back into old hobbies recently! I've gotten back into reading and dancing through kpop. A new one I've picked up is crocheting! I hope I'll be able to keep it up when i go back to uni✨️

[@uzairazme]

adulthood really just kills that part of you slowly and without you even realising its gone

[@juanitad.8399]

The book recs really made me so nostalgic, reminding me of your early videos 😭It's honestly just a beautiful and crazy thing growing up watching you and now that I'm a college freshman it all means so much to me.

[@ChiChi58933]

I’m a burnt out A/B student. I graduated high school a year ago, almost 2 now. I had been burnt out for a while. I’m just now going back to my hobbies. I am so glad this video popped up for me because I needed some motivation.

[@3jennybenny]

The theme for myself this year is: “invest in myself” and creativity is one of them! I got a set of watercolors for Xmas and it’s been such a challenging and fun thing to do at the end of my night!

[@oddball3264]

As someone who been trying to get back into his hobbies, i like this video. I've always struggled with the disciplinary aspect of this journey but im not giving up . Also you seem like a really cool and down to earth person

[@s.hiessl149]

one of my new year’s resolutions is to start sewing my own clothes again. i never learned how to sew formally and learned as an autodidact for the most part but my mother and grandmother encouraged me in the past to try sewing once i said it would interest me how to do it. nowadays i never find the time to do it which is quite unfortunate because i used to love sewing. therefore, 2024 is for sewing my own garments!

[@lisakuiper9149]

if anyone was interested in the games that were talked about in the video, i HIGHLY recommend spiritfarer!! it is a really interesting game with a beautiful artstyle and soundtrack and it really transports you to a whole new world! there are so many characters to get to know and the stakes of the game are really low, so you it's the perfect game to play at night :) hope u guys enjoy it as much as i did!!

[@rebeccarose3]

i am LIVINGGG for all ur hxh merch omg ive never been more jealous 😭 ur house/aesthetic is just perfection!!! thank u for this video cuz honestly i wanna get back into my hobbies, and ty for saying gaming is a hobby too!! so many ppl say its not and i feel guilty for "wasting" my time on it

[@elijahjohndatuin6498]

I find it very comforting and interesting of people returning to the hobbies they used to love :)

[@faerield]

hobbies i’m looking to bring back? where do i start.. basically everything creative, from drawing to painting to making clay stuff !! studying engineering made me have no time left for those things and i miss it so much! also playing the piano, reading more, watching more movies.. the list goes on

[@David_Quinn1995]

During COVID I faced major burnout in gaming, for over 3 years I did not launch a single game on my PC, it was only for photo/video editing that entire time and this fall IDK what happened but I had the urge to play a short hike and that was the spark I needed to play video games again.

[@kaydoodle3498]

I realize now that I did things really backwards. I wanted art to be my career, but it's better as a hobby for me. And my love of books and stories is definitely more of a job I can get excited about. So I went from an animation major to an English major!

[@tonyd.u.y7262]

Yes! Florence mentioned! That is such a good game that I don't see many people talking about. Finished it in high school and planning to replay it during uni, it's also on sale on Steam now so please go get it, such a gem. Great video btw, I discovered it late but this will be my reference for my 2025 New Year resolution.

[@ashhudak3131]

currently crocheting as i watch this

[@maemaerets]

the little things i appreciated in this video: 1. that camera angle when she shared her books by the bed 2. putting the tissue box on top of the books 3. when she put the "o" at video games 4. when her cat went up to her when she played the ds on the sofa

[@ninaletenayova6445]

as a game dev student, I adored the way you talked about games

[@ame_vagabonde]

I've been pretty good at picking back up my hobbies for a year! I'm reading a lot, gaming sometimes, watching animation films and I'm finally taking the time to draw and to learn to animate! Some hobbies I would like to pick up are painting, pastels (I bought a set a year ago now and still haven't tried it), singing, and maybe try a sport like ice skating, roller blading or why not bouldering. (The sporty ones are the most difficult since it requires to go outside and be seen by people)

[@HGCoffeeBean]

My younger sister got me reading this year and it's been just one way to get myself out of my own thoughts and I've been really enjoying discovering good stories.

[@hyogoko-d2w]

I run a journal group with my coworkers and we all have different styles of creativity. We have prompts and exchanges. Our group has become a big source of community, inspiration and overall fun in the midst of our corporate lives. Some write, some draw, some collage, it's wonderful to see how everyone shares their creativity with each other. We also plan craft nights to hang out together. Stuff like shrinky dinks or pony bead bracelets. Hobbies are good for your soul!

[@ashmac89]

last year i got burnt out applying for med school so this year i'm focusing on getting back into reading, making digital art, and finishing games i bought last year. i'm already noticing a difference in my mood and motivation and i hope it continues!

[@darcycrossingbooks]

The hobbies I want to keep making (more, for some) time for are also reading, video games, writing, watching stuff (mainly cartoons, cartoons are so underrated to watch as an adult but there is some very good ans fun stuff !), ttrpg (only playing dnd for now but I want to check out others as well), and learning languages. I started kpop collecting at the end of last year and plan on briguing that in 2024 as well, and I've always been interested in learning more about photography, so I hope I can take some time for it this year.

[@kamatiss9033]

Uni has been so taxing, especially since I’m nearing graduation. But lately, I’m slowly coming back to my old hobbies like video games, art, music, knitting. I’m currently trying to find the time to play dungeons and dragons with my friends and siblings again cuz, I miss it so much T^T

[@hellishangst]

Very late into 2023, I started trying to read more/read again :). I got very into the Hannibal series and now I have a pile of books! A big want of mine is to read all the "old" classics. Like the ones you'd hear every kid had to read in highschool or what not. I'm currently reading Good Omens, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and House Of Leaves! I also made a Goodreads. I wanted a way to physically track the boys I read/log them somewhere and this was the best choice I found :)!!

[@we.genuinely.think2882]

I want to add that it's also totally okay to try new hobbies and then realize that they are not for you. This video really inspired me to pick up my switch again (finally after 1.5 years lol) 💕

[@sumtionary]

i needed this video. I feel like the obligations of school and work is so tedious not to mention balancing friends and family ugh life is so hard

[@marianapires2316]

I've been following you since the pandemic, and this end/start of the year videos are always my favorites! Love the ideias you bring!!

[@plantangel1703]

6:50 HOLY PANCAKES, IM CURRENTLY DOING THAT RIGHT NOW. i’m currently reading through the pjo series (book 4 rn) and will also read the hoo series too because of the stress of skl but also to kind of comfort myself especially since it rlly is my comfort series, i got my friend to indulge in reading it for the first time as well and she’s loving it

[@arthurszerba]

That video was SO beautiful and SO well edited omg girl you are incredible at your work! Cinematic poetry! Amazing!

[@wavyduckling862]

Some of my favourite hobbies right now! - - Working in my sketchbook/drawing - Playing zelda botw (i haven't got totk yet but when i get it i will be playing it all day every day) - Learning guitar and keeping up my piano skills - Spending time outside reading

[@laurenwestendorf2153]

I really appreciate how much love and sincerity you put into your videos, it's really needed in the world.

[@emily_me5617]

When she said “STOP 🖐🏼 GET HELP “ i almost dropped my cup 🤣 love the brutal honesty

[@sofias.2314]

I love this video so much linh, I’ve been struggling so much during this spring semester in college and this really inspired me to pick up reading and video games again! so I’m reading and playing tears of the kingdom whenever I have some free time (I am also not even close to finishing that game💀)! also! If you’re still looking for book recommendations, I think you’ll love The Mirror Visitor series! It was originally written in French but has been translated to English and the romance has been compared to the relationship in Pride and Prejudice because of the enemies to lovers trope and for its slow burn! I love seeing the relationship grow, but the world building and the plot twists are just so amazing, and it’s now one of my favorite series that I love to reread, along with the Percy Jackson series too!💙

[@acmanda7]

Thank you so much for making this video! Since post-grad I've been trying to learn new things & develop more hobbies during my free time :) It's really helped to make my day more fun & enjoyable!!

[@bradleygibson1603]

Most of my hobby time was just video games, which I love but at the same time I neglected a lot of other activities I really enjoy!

[@RidiculousReviews-ii9ky]

As a responsible working parent with a toddler, the very few times I do take an hour just for me to have fun and catch up with my hobbies I end up regretting it because usually something that requires fixing/cleaning/solving happens during that time and the sooner I get to it, the easier it is to fix/clean/solve. My wife is in the exact same boat, she is also constantly cooking/cleaning/working/parenting. The amount of chores and things to do is relentless

[@jsts8056]

Towards the end of last year I got the animal crossing japanese edition 3ds I had always wanted as a kid!! It has been bringing me so much joy. I used to have a diff 3ds but gave it to someone I'm not friends with anymore and I totally regretted it. Happy to reconnect to my favorite DS games!

[@suzuzuzuzu]

commenting for my algorithme to understand that this is EXACTLY the type of videos I want to watch