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Is It Possible to Have Too Many Hobbies?

Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:35 am
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
74105 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:35 am
I'm endlessly curious about a large variety of subjects--from working out and training, to a variety of arts, to volunteering. Any hobbies I set aside are quickly replaced with others. Sometimes I wonder if I have too much going on.

How many and what hobbies do you currently have?
Posted by eitek1
Member since Jun 2011
2924 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:38 am to
If I have any free time, I'm going to fill it with something. I'm going to build something or restore something or invent something, etc.

Your actual hobby is filling your spare time with something constructive.
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
80217 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:39 am to
Only if you dont have the money to support them
Posted by marcus3000
Member since Jan 2018
985 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:40 am to
Hobbies are great but take care that they don't just become distractions from yourself.
Posted by GRTiger
On a roof eating alligator pie
Member since Dec 2008
72053 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:40 am to
Depends on how expensive they are. Being into guns, golf, poker, and bourbon is a bigger problem than being into volunteering, reading, jogging and bird watching.
Posted by Rabby
Member since Mar 2021
1924 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:42 am to
I could be looking at a mirror with this post.
Dozens of hobbies.
Shooting sports and volunteer range work are high on the long list.
Posted by Recognizable Poster
Geaux Tigers
Member since Mar 2026
1370 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:46 am to
I work very hard and long hours sometimes, so one of my favorite hobbies is kicking my feet up and doing nothing.

I'm actually doing that right now watching the golf. Let's go Sammy Burns.

Posted by ZZTOP
Member since Jul 2026
147 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:49 am to
There is truth to the saying "The things you own end up owning you".
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
74105 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 11:51 am to
quote:

There is truth to the saying "The things you own end up owning you".


I'm not really into collecting things though. I value experiences and accomplishments.
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
6301 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 12:04 pm to
I only have 2; 1) motorcycles 2) bourbon & cigars
Posted by SATNIGHTS
Red Stick
Member since Jan 2008
2526 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 12:10 pm to
That is 3 sir
Posted by Night Vision
33rd Level REC Member
Member since Feb 2018
25307 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 12:13 pm to
Depends on if they are all on a set schedule or if you can do them whenever you want to.

I know retired people that have scheduled activities almost everyday, and sometimes multiple ones a day.

That is unneeded stress for me so I do mine without rigid schedules.
Posted by wesfau
Member since Mar 2023
2975 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 12:15 pm to
Sounds like undiagnosed ADD
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
21768 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 12:17 pm to
quote:

How many and what hobbies do you currently have?


Golf.

I read some about chess.

I am trying to learn French.

Posted by Bayou Tiger
Member since Nov 2003
3763 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 12:20 pm to
Bible study, physical activity, custom tailoring, guns, volunteering

Seems to work out fine
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
74105 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 12:21 pm to
quote:

Sounds like undiagnosed ADD


Moreso, I think I've always just felt the finiteness of time coupled with an inherent curiosity of things. We only have so much time on this rock and there are so many things to experience and accomplish.
Posted by blueridgeTiger
Granbury, TX
Member since Jun 2004
22443 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 12:26 pm to
I'm retired and have several hobbies, each of which is more expensive than the last one. So far in retirement, I've taken up mountain trail hiking, travel, riding BMW motorcycles, keeping a classic Porsche running, writing novels, astronomy, astrophotography, stamp collecting, photography, Photoshop, and even more travel.
This post was edited on 7/20/26 at 9:40 am
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
51183 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 12:28 pm to
gardening
boating
live music
the sexual arts

my cup runneth over
Posted by LSUDad
Still on the move
Member since May 2004
63071 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 12:32 pm to
I help with a number of golf tournaments. First Responders, Folds of Honor, KBG and Cystic Fibrosis. I’ve built houses for Habitat for Humanity, I’ve opened and closed shelters for American Red Cross. An I volunteer at the Food Bank.

I’m asked to help with consulting of different projects.

I’m the busiest retired guy you know.
Posted by Fat and Happy
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2013
20294 posts
Posted on 7/19/26 at 12:33 pm to
Being curious about something and trying new things isn’t a hobby.

A hobby is something you do in your spare time regularly
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