As temperatures drop, so does the availability of outdoor activities – and oftentimes the motivation to do anything. It can be difficult and even miserable to play an outdoor sport in sub-freezing weather. On the other hand, being trapped in your house with nothing to do can lead to insufferable boredom. If you’re the kind of person who wants to occupy your time well this winter, here are ten hobbies you might want to adopt: five indoor and five outdoor ones.

1. Pottery

It may seem intimidating at first, but pottery is quite simple and accessible. Yes, you can buy a $200 pottery wheel, but you can also pick up $10 clay from the craft store and get the same fun out of it. Mugs, plates, figurines and ornaments are just a few of the infinite things you can create. Your creations also double as great presents for friends and family during the holiday season!

2. Crocheting

With some practice (and a few YouTube tutorials), you can turn a ball of yarn into the coziest blanket, sweater, or stuffed animal you’ve ever seen. Like pottery, the bundles of happiness you crochet are customizable to your preferences; for example you can choose which colors and thicknesses or yarn you’d like to work with. You will never have to buy a blanket again, because you are able to simply make your own. They serve as a loving gift to the special people in your life as well.

3. Baking

There is arguably no better time of year to bake than the winter season. When it’s frigid outside, being inside next to a warm, steaming oven is an unmatched feeling. The list of holiday baking recipes is infinite and incredible. A popular choice are sugar cookies, decorated however you please and filled with lots of love. Pie is a classic sweet treat that has numerous variations too: apple, pumpkin, pecan, blueberry, cherry, key lime and more. Who knows, maybe your newfound baking skills could contribute to a delicious dessert at a holiday function?

4. Creative Writing

This winter, you can write. Write about anything! It doesn’t matter whether or not it’s “good” or “relevant,” creative writing is a way to put words on paper in any way you want. Don’t feel pressured to be “good” at it, because that is far from the point. Just find anything in the world that intrigues you and make a story of it. Once the gears start turning, writing is a lot easier than you may give it credit for.

5. Yoga

A way to stretch, workout and practice mindfulness all in one form: that’s the beauty of yoga. Its benefits are endless and yoga is one of the easiest ways to reconnect with yourself. The stressors of mid-year school grades and seasonal depression episodes can hit people very hard, which is why it is so important to take the time to keep your mind and body in check. A staggering 10 million Americans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a mental health issue that can have lasting emotional impacts. Yoga, however, is a way to combat this and feel better during winter.

6. Snowboarding

Personally, my favorite winter hobby is snowboarding. I was introduced to it three years ago and it has since been what I look forward to most every winter. I am strongly biased towards this sport, but in my opinion, I have every right. Snowboarding is an amazing activity that allows you to drift your way down snowy mountains, not to mention the breathtaking scenery as you ascend and descend the summit.

7. Skiing

Very similar to snowboarding is skiing, the double-stick method of declining an elevation. 370 million people worldwide partake in this winter sport, proving its popularity. This is a great option if you are someone looking to take on a new adventure and explore what skiing consists of. Another great addition is the first, satisfying sip of hot chocolate after a chilly, action-packed day on the mountain.

8. Ice Skating

You may have seen the graceful and talented ice skaters in the Olympics this past year, but have you ever thought of doing it too? The Westfield Rink and Warinanco Sports Center offer ice skating lessons for beginners, which is a great first glide into ice skating. It is a unique sport that combines creativity with athletics, making it quite intriguing. Ice skate for fun or join a team and practice to perform choreography to an audience!

9. Hiking

If you’re gasping in shock right now from the thought of hiking in wildly bitter conditions, check yourself. With the right equipment (hats, gloves, boots, snow pants, a jacket and a backpack), you can be taken on a wonderful adventure through snowy forests and mountains. Simply find an accessible hiking location near you and set off on an expedition: solo or with some friends. A bonus to winter hiking is the tranquility of being possibly the only person on a trail. Just imagine the pure silence as you venture around breathtaking frozen lakes and towering, barren trees that stretch for miles.

10. Photography

While this qualifies as both an indoor and outdoor activity, it is nonetheless a great one. Similar to pottery, it is easy to get the impression that you must have the most professional set of skills and tools to correctly accomplish photography, but that is simply untrue. Taking photos is an art form that can be done from a plethora of devices, such as your mobile phone, tablet or digital camera. You can snap shots of outdoor scenes like snowy trees and landscapes, or memories from the winter season. Downloading a photo and video editing app like Capcut or Photoshop could then help take your photos to the next level.