CREATING IN THE QUIET

There's something oddly comforting about doing something slow in a world that never stops moving.

- Nitin. S

While everyone else is busy refreshing notifications, chasing deadlines, and trying to keep up with the latest trend, a quiet little movement is taking shape. It’s not loud, it’s not flashy, it’s calm, creative, and deeply personal. It’s the rise of quiet hobbies. Pottery, knitting, journaling, poetry, and gardening, which once sounded like your grandmother's weekend routine are now becoming Gen Z's favorite form of therapy. For many young adults, these slow and mindful activities are not just hobbies; they're a way to breathe, reset, and feel like themselves again.

“I find peace in writing poetry. When the world doesn’t understand my feelings, my words do. Amid the chaos of a 9 to 5 job, poetry becomes my quiet escape. It calms my mind and makes me feel seen and understood,” says Ritika Rawat, a digital marketing associate who swears by her notebook and pen after a long workday. Her words hit home for anyone who's ever felt exhausted by constant multitasking. Between group chats, reels, and work calls, our brains rarely get a break. However, when you write without concern for perfection, time becomes more leisurely. And in that stillness, there’s peace.

Rise of slow hobbies