Think you don’t have time for a hobby? Think smaller. Micro-hobbies bite-sized activities that take 5 to 10
minutes are trending during 2025 by offering a loweffort way to recharge your brain without overhauling your schedule.

Popular picks include doing origami, learning one word in a new language each day, partaking in five-minute sketches and brewing a perfect cup of tea. These quick bursts of creativity or calm act like mental palate cleansers by helping reduce stress and boost focus.

They’re also surprisingly habit-forming; what starts as five minutes can easily turn into something more meaningful. And in a world that’s always rushing, these tiny rituals offer a gentle way to slow down.