Feeling Foggy? Find a Simple, Fun Hobby: An Easy Quiz Just For You

Hobbies Can Help, Even When You Feel Foggy

Feeling sick, tired, or having brain fog makes life tough. It can be hard to think about doing anything extra.

But gentle hobbies can actually help you feel a little better. They can be:

• A nice distraction.
• A way to feel calm.
• A small bit of fun in your day.

Finding the right hobby matters. It needs to be easy and not use up too much energy.

This simple quiz can help you get ideas.

Easy Hobby Finder Quiz

How to do it:

1. Grab a piece of paper and pen/pencil and then read each question below.
2. Pick the answer (A, B, C, D, or E) that sounds best for you right now.
3. Write down the letter you pick for each question.

Let's Start!

1. When you have a little energy, what sounds nice? A) Using your hands gently (like touching soft things, looking at colors). B) A little bit of easy movement, or being somewhere calm outside. C) Thinking quietly (like puzzles, stories, learning). D) Just resting and feeling peaceful. E) Quiet time with someone nice, maybe online.

2. What do you want most from a hobby? A) To feel like you made something nice, even small. B) To feel connected to your body or nature, gently. C) To keep your mind busy in a calm way. D) To relax and feel less stressed. E) To feel connected to others without it being tiring.

3. How much time feels okay for a hobby? (Only when you feel up to it!) A) Just little bits of time (15-30 minutes maybe). B) A few times a week, maybe an hour total. C) Need something easy to start and stop anytime. D) Maybe longer bits of time (an hour or so) sometimes.

4. How much money can you spend on hobby stuff? A) Free or super cheap is best. B) A small amount is okay ($10-$30 a month). C) A little more is okay for good tools ($30-$75 a month). D) Money isn't the main worry if it's easy and fun.

5. Where is the easiest place for you to do a hobby? A) At home (in a comfy chair, bed, or at a table). B) Outside nearby (porch, balcony, easy-to-reach bench). C) Mostly home, but maybe easy places out sometimes. D) Online (computer, tablet, phone).

6. Do you like being alone or with others for hobbies? A) Mostly alone is good. B) With one friendly person. C) With online groups (where you can join when you want). D) With small, quiet groups if it's easy to get there.

7. How much body movement feels okay most days? A) Very little (sitting or resting, using hands or mind). B) Gentle (easy stretching, slow walking, moving arms a bit). C) Something you can change (do less on tired days). D) Need low-energy options most of the time.

8. What makes you feel good after doing something? A) Seeing something you finished or organized. B) Feeling connected to nature or your body. C) Learning something new or solving a puzzle. D) Feeling calm and rested. E) Sharing something nice with someone.

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What Your Answers Mean: Hobby Ideas

Okay, look at the letters you wrote down. Which letter did you pick the most?

Read the section below for that letter. It has ideas that might be good for you! (It's okay if you picked different letters – look at ideas for your top letters!)

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If You Picked Mostly A's... (Making Things & Using Your Senses) You like gentle activities using your hands or senses.

• Ideas: Knitting, crochet, easy drawing, coloring books, listening to audiobooks or music, watching nature out the window, simple crafts like beads, looking through photo albums.
• Helpful Stuff: Easy-grip hooks/needles for knitting/crochet. Coloring books with big pictures. Comfy headphones. A tray for doing things in bed or a chair (lap desk).
• A Calming Idea: Listen to calming ocean or other nature sounds online. Look at pretty pictures of the beach or tall trees from the northwest.

If You Picked Mostly B's... (Gentle Moving & Nature) You like easy movement or connecting with nature gently.

• Ideas: Super gentle stretches, chair yoga, easy indoor gardening (houseplants), watching birds outside, sitting on a porch or balcony, slow Tai Chi moves.
• Helpful Stuff: Online videos for chair yoga. Small pots and easy plants. Lightweight binoculars to see birds. Comfy slippers or shoes.
• A Calming Idea: Sit near an open window and feel the nice breeze blow in. Watch the birds fly by. Grow easy plants that tend to do well in the environment that you live in.

If You Picked Mostly C's... (Quiet Thinking & Learning) You like keeping your mind busy in a calm way.

• Ideas: Jigsaw puzzles (you can get ones with big pieces!), word searches, Sudoku, learning a language with an app (short lessons), reading (books, e-readers, audiobooks), watching documentaries, simple online games, looking up family history.
• Helpful Stuff: Puzzle mats to roll up partly finished puzzles. E-readers let you make text bigger. Many apps teach things in small steps. Large-print puzzle books.
• A Calming Idea: Read simple books or websites about local history of where you live.

If You Picked Mostly D's... (Relaxing & Feeling Calm) You want hobbies that help you rest and feel peaceful.

• Ideas: Listening to guided meditation (apps can help), deep breathing, listening to calm music or nature sounds, mindful coloring, writing down things you're thankful for, slowly sipping warm tea, nice smells (aromatherapy).
• Helpful Stuff: Apps like Calm or Headspace have short meditations. A soft, heavy blanket (weighted blanket) feels nice. A diffuser for nice smelling oils. A super soft blanket to curl up in.
• A Calming Idea: Listen to the sound of the waves or waterfalls (you can find recordings). Watch the water if you have a view – it can be very calming.

If You Picked Mostly E's... (Easy Ways to Connect) You like connecting with others in gentle, low-energy ways.

• Ideas: Joining online groups for things you like (books, crafts), virtual book clubs (online), writing emails or letters, playing simple online games with friends, watching TV shows "together" online, quiet visits with a friend.
• Helpful Stuff: A tablet or computer makes it easy to go online. Headphones with a microphone help for calls or groups. Pretty paper and easy-to-hold pens for letters.
• A Calming Idea: Find local Facebook groups for your area to see what people are talking about online.

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Important Things to Remember

• Change it Up: Make the hobby fit YOU. Use easier tools. Do it for less time. It's okay!
• Listen to Your Body: Stop if you get too tired or sore. Rest is important.
• Just Have Fun: Don't worry about being perfect. The goal is to feel a little bit better.

We hope this quiz gives you some simple, fun ideas for hobbies you can enjoy, even on foggy days. Be kind to yourself and have fun exploring!

What activities do you plan on trying?

In this together,

Laura