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Get a new hobby
When changing your job isn't practical, but you still want something to inject some freshness into your life, taking up a new hobby is a great way to get inspired. Don't be put off by the aged overtones of the word - hobbies aren't confined to the blue rinse brigade. If you've ever wanted to try rock-climbing, mountain biking or improving your vinyl collection, make time to explore your passion.
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Hobbies are excellent ways to make you feel fulfilled and they can also be a brilliant way of making friends and coming into contact with people who have similar interests, which can lead to a whole new social life as well.

If an obvious hobby doesn't spring to mind, sit down and think about what interests you and how you could get more involved. For example, love watching Wimbledon on TV? Join a local tennis league. Love reading? Join a book club. Love music? Buy some decks and learn how to mix.
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Whether it's walking or whale watching you're into, these are some of the top places for finding out more about your particular interests:
• The web. Whether you're interested in scuba diving or scrap booking, a keyword search will allow you to find out more about it. Even if you're just interested in a general area, it might give you some more specific ideas. For example, a search on watersports might bring up coasteering, something you'd never considered before, and a new passion could be born. Web searches can also help you find relevant clubs, societies and teachers.

• Online forums. These are excellent places to find out what it's all about and to trade ideas and make contact with other people with your interests.

• Further education colleges. Find out what classes they run and see if there's anything that matches your interest.

• Post office and newsagent notice boards are also a great place to find people to practice languages with or to advertise that you're looking for likeminded people to share your interest.

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