Archive - Hobbyisms

How to eliminate digital distractions to get somewhere with your hobby

Digitally distracted more than you are hobbying? Here's what you can do to reclaim your focus and do more of what you enjoy.

Feb 23 • Olivia Grooms

My singing journey

See how I found my voice in a year and what I plan to do with it.

Feb 16 • Olivia Grooms

25 learnings from 25 years

There is a lot I've learned in my 25 years of life, but here are the most important lessons.

Feb 11 • Olivia Grooms

My music journey

Music has always had a special place in my life. Read on to learn about my song compositions, songwriting, and where I am taking it from here.

Feb 9 • Olivia Grooms

How to find a hobby (and stick with it)

Wanting to get into a hobby but don’t know where to start? Read on to learn how to find one and stick with it.

Feb 6 • Olivia Grooms

January 2026

My writing journey

See how I filled 10 notebooks and wrote three books by reading my writing journey.

Jan 29 • Olivia Grooms

Mindset shifts you must make for your hobby to stick

Sticking with a hobby involves more than just getting around to it. Here are mindset shifts that are pertinent to sustaining a hobby long-term.

Jan 27 • Olivia Grooms

My knitting journey

I was not a natural when it came to knitting. Learn how I went from beginner to intermediate in one year in part 1 of my hobby journey series.

Jan 17 • Olivia Grooms

What to do if you never finish projects you start

Sticking with a hobby involves more than just consistency. See which mindset shifts are pertinent to sustaining a hobby.

Jan 14 • Olivia Grooms

December 2025

2025 is coming to an end, and here I recap my biggest hobby and life wins of the year.

Dec 31, 2025 • Olivia Grooms

How to (actually) get around to your hobby

Struggling to get around to your hobby? Follow these steps to start achieving regularity.

Dec 30, 2025 • Olivia Grooms

What I learned from re-knitting the same sweater 4+ times

Whether you knit or not, these practical lessons will smooth out the process for just about any hobby.

Dec 27, 2025 • Olivia Grooms

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