Just one look at the calendar reveals the ugly truth: winter is coming. Soon, we’ll all be spending more time at home, and that can lead to boredom quickly. But, thankfully, there are many hobbies that you can learn right from the comfort of home. The best part: if you find something you love, you may be able to turn it into a lucrative career. Here are a few options, presented to you below by Total Impact Martial Arts.

Martial Arts

Practicing martial arts doubles as both fitness and fun. And, when you sharpen your skills by enrolling in programs at Total Impact Martial Arts, you have an opportunity to refine your skills, meet new people, and even nurture a latent talent. You never know when an opportunity might arise to help others train or even open your own martial arts studio.

Woodworking

Woodworking consists of building things out of wood. The first that comes to mind is furniture. With the right workshop, which should include plenty of lighting, storage, and tools, you can make wooden gifts and home accent pieces as gifts or to sell. If you’ve never built furniture before, start with a picnic table. You can find free designs online.

Cybersecurity

Most people don’t consider information technology a hobby, but learning how to keep cybercriminals at bay is an interesting challenge that could easily turn into a six-figure career. While you can certainly learn a lot yourself online, you could also earn a diploma in information technology, which will also teach you tech management and data analytics tactics. What’s great is that you can easily enroll in an online degree program from the comfort of your own home, allowing you to complete courses when your schedule permits.

Drawing

A quick Google search will lead you to a plethora of drawing tutorials. And, if you already have artistic talent in your blood, you can easily pick up on new tactics and techniques that you can use to do everything from illustrating children’s books to painting murals. You may even find that you have a knack for cartoons, and you may find work as a freelance artist for the local newspaper.

Translation

Are you already somewhat fluent in another language? Plan to expand your knowledge base to include syntax and grammar. Why? Because you may be able to earn as much as $51,000 per year as a literary translator. And, if you have the right combination of language fluency, you can earn even more. According to Clear Words Translations, the average translator in the US makes just less than $20 per hour.

Engraving

People love personalization. Whether it’s wine glasses for enthusiastic bridesmaids or custom Christmas ornaments for the kids, we love to see names forever etched into our belongings. If you already have some design skills, you might consider learning how to use a laser engraver. Not only will this help you make gifts this holiday season, but you can also even sell your creations to pad your bank account. Before you buy an engraver, consider price, software compatibility, and how much space you have to work with.

Embroidery

Like engraving, embroidery is a way to customize gifts so they become something deeply personal. A home embroidery machine can set you back as little as $500, but can open up unlimited income-earning possibilities. Just as importantly, sewing is relaxing, and it is also an important life skill that is, sadly, not taught in schools nearly enough.

While hobbies are meant to relieve stress and keep our brains active, they can also be a great bridge for our current career into a job we love. If you’re thinking about learning a new pastime as winter sets in, you can’t go wrong with any of the above.