Archive - Hobbyisms

My thoughts on using a task manager (one year later)

I have experimented with various task tracking methods over the years. Here is what continues to work when the rest flopped.

Apr 13 • Olivia Grooms

How to discover your hobby

Want to find a hobby but have no idea what that could be for you? Here's your guide for discovering it at last.

Apr 6 • Olivia Grooms

March 2026

Reflections from a cozy hunting lodge

Remote thoughts, interesting moments, and quiet hobbies

Mar 30 • Olivia Grooms

How to advance with your hobby amid roadblocks

Don't know how to proceed with your hobby when you get stuck? Here's what you can do instead of quitting.

Mar 23 • Olivia Grooms

All the hobby projects I did to get through the winter

I have no idea how to be bored at this point.

Mar 16 • Olivia Grooms

How to get out of a hobby rut

Wondering how to start a hobby again after months of finding yourself stuck or self-delaying? Here is what you need to know.

Mar 9 • Olivia Grooms

Hobbying in a season of change

How I'm internalizing life and death (and where my hobbies fit into it)

Mar 2 • Olivia Grooms

February 2026

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

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