What brings you happiness?

Question

I need help. I’m angry. I need to find a hobby or sport or something that brings me happiness/joy again. I have two kids under 4 so I don’t want to be away from the house for too long. I used to horse back ride but that takes too much of a time commitment. What makes you happy? (Sidebar- i love my kids, I love my husband we have a good life I just need to find something for ME!!!!!!!!!)

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I didn’t get back to my hobby, but I spend my “me time” at Zumba class for an hour, then drink a protein shake after class and chit chat with Zumba ladies. I happened to find one by my house and they are all very motivational, inspiring, positive, and burning those sweats helps stress relief and lose some calories and feeling better about myself. I felt that when I’m with them, I become more positive along with them and bring that energy home too.

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Im a Zumba Instructor and being away for 1hr and a half... help me alot! And many of students feel the same, they let loose, and enjoy!! I love dancing, they love dancing we workout and get to make friends and interact and share our mom/wife stories after class, or even before class if we arrive early! It helps wonders! We yell, scream, laugh, smile, make fun of each other, and forget our responsibilities for a lil bit!!!! I highly recommend it!!! Google a Zumba class near you! And give it a try!

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I have a 3 year old boy, a 17 month old boy, and I'm 22+ weeks with another boy, who was a surprise. Both of my boys have decided that they don't get along anymore and fight constantly. And my husband works 14 hour night shifts 7 nights a week, so he can't help much. 
I totally understand feeling frustrated from time to time. I feel that way sometimes and I'm not even dealing with things like tantrums that a lot of moms have to deal with. During those periods when I feel frustrated, I usually play video games. I usually do it after the kids go to bed when my husband is at work. On particularly frustrating days, I do it while my 17 month old naps. My 3 year old doesn't nap and hasn't since he was 18 months old. I'll usually give him his screen time, during this period. So I'll put on Paw Patrol on the TV or let him play with his tablet beside me, while his brother sleeps and I play a game. 
It helps a lot. It's not something that I have to load the kids up in the car and go somewhere to do. It's an escape for a small time. 
Other times, I read. We have a porch with railing around it. So I put up a baby gate at the stairs and let my boys play in their sandbox (which is on the porch) while I sit next to them and read a book. I'm enjoying myself and they're having fun outside. And we are able to do it a lot more now that it's starting to warm up.

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I haven’t done pottery since I was pregnant with my first which is so sad.... I have gotten really into mushroom hunting. I do LOVE to eat mushrooms- that is a must. There are huge health benefits to eating mushrooms- that helps. Foraging wild mushrooms forces me to get out into nature, benefit from the fresh air, vitamin D, and exercise! And it’s super challenging. Get a book for identifying mushrooms in your area, and join social media groups to help you learn. Of course this is not going to be an option if you don’t like mushrooms or if you don’t live near some wooded areas where you can search. I usually go out during naps and after bedtime before it gets dark. When my kids get a bit older, I can see them getting into it with me. If mushrooms are not your thing, maybe you would like some other edible and/ or medicinal plants that grow in your area...? 🤷🏼‍♀️

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