All you have to do is love it. Listen to it, write it, or learn an instrument and play it. Music is the universal language and the soundtrack to your life. And bonus: learning music improves math skills. Music therapy for teens can even be a great hobby for young adults to address mental health and develop healthy coping mechanisms.

If you’ve ever created an artwork and someone said “Wow,” then maybe you should pursue the visual arts. It’s a great way to relieve stress and pass the time. Experiment with sculpture, painting, and other media.

Helping other people is a great way to get out in the world. You can help someone in need and learn things about people you might not meet otherwise. You may even go abroad and take part in a project in a developing country. If you’re an animal lover, volunteer at a local animal shelter.

Writing is a healthy way to process emotions, create something new, or set a foundation for a journalism career. All you need is a pencil and paper to get started.

Whether you’re behind the scenes or center stage, there’s a place for you in the world of drama. Drama people will welcome you with open arms no matter who you are.

There are dance classes everywhere in about every style. You may discover a passion for movement.

Do you like to cook? Professional training can help you take it to the next level.

Your opportunities are endless if you love the natural world. You can lose yourself in gardening, hiking, environmental advocacy, and animal studies.

If you have an interest in learning a language, the sooner you start, the better. Learning a language when you’re young is much easier than when you’re older.

Practicing martial arts is one of the best hobbies for teenagers because it teaches discipline, routine, and respect. This translates into many areas of life outside of martial arts.

If you know what you want to do as a career, you can start learning about it now. You can volunteer at related agencies or take an unpaid internship. Work on your personal brand with your own website and blog posts on subjects you find interesting. This will give you a head start that will be helpful in the future.

Reading about the things that really interest you now can help you decide what you want to do in the future. It can help you narrow down your interests so you know what to pursue later. And it’s just a great way to escape.

You didn’t expect this one, but playing certain video games can cognitively benefit teens in many ways such as:

• Improves problem-solving skills
• An escape from stress
• Improves thinking and spatial reasoning
• Increases cognitive stimulation

You can express your own sense of style and use them around the house or sell them online.

A great part of photography is capturing the world around you. Most teens have the phone with them all the time anyhow so this is a natural progression.

It’s never too soon to learn about financial management. If you take an interest in this it may lead to a career opportunity.

If you have special knowledge or skill, why not share it with others?

Sewing is creative, and practical, and may be a way to earn money, or at least save some.

You may wind up with a career as an interpreter or translator.

Coding can be the springboard to a profitable career. Don’t just play video games, create them!

Here’s another hobby that requires good concentration and creativity.  It could also be a side gig to make some money.

Try out different types of exercise. It’s easy to stay in shape when you discover what exercise you like. Calisthenics, weight-lifting, pilates–there are so many on YouTube, you can try them all and get a well-rounded workout.

If you like making other people laugh, write some routines and find an audience. Try it out with family and friends, then find an open-mic night for teens.

As you plan your path in life, vision boards will act as daily reminders to motivate you to work toward your long-term goals. Just imagine what you want for your future and what that looks like to you. Have a vision board party and get ideas from your friends.

Everyone loves to sing. You can develop that with singing lessons.

You can create unique candles as gifts or you can sell them online or at craft shows. And you can use the candles to relax later.

Print out some of the pictures you took with your phone and create a scrapbook. You’ll love looking at these later and sharing them with friends.

Creating origami art builds patience and concentration.

Take your learning outside the traditional classroom and study something you’re really interested in that isn’t covered in your school classes. This can help you stand out in the job market later.

Yoga and meditation can help you learn to calm your mind, become more flexible, and take control of your mindset.

This is one of the oldest and most challenging games there is. It’s a good way to sharpen your mind and meet people.

If you have a passion for video production, you can make a hobby out of filming, editing, and sharing your experiences with others.

If you binge-watched Stranger Things or another show, you may come up with a new twist. You can base your writing on a movie, anime, or a favorite book. All you need is an imagination.

Dig up your family tree. Your ancestors may surprise you.

It’s part sport and part socializing. Some colleges even give scholarships for this sport.

Tone your abs and meet some people at a belly dancing class.

Are you the film buff in the family? Use your love for going to movies to write reviews and post them on social media.

Make a hobby of getting budget-friendly items and maybe turning them into cutting-edge fashion. (Here’s where you also might want to learn to sew.)

Get a telescope (thrift shop?) and turn your eyes to the magic of the night sky.

Calligraphy is an art form that is relaxing and helps develop fine motor skills. And you never know when it will come in handy. Seriously.

Make a hobby of swimming and take a lifesaving course. Earn some summer money as a lifeguard.

Get up and run. Learn the pro tips and challenge yourself while you build your cardio.

Indoor rock climbing is a demanding and thrilling workout. Try to make it to the top!

Enjoy the outdoors and some independent time while you get some exercise.

Start a blog on whatever interests you. You might want to blog about one of the hobbies listed here.