Cooking is the world’s favorite hobby, according to research firm Statista. Reading ranks second while petting animals come in third place. Do you do any of these activities?

Maybe you do. Perhaps you prefer to spend your time online. In this article, we’ll talk more about the most popular online hobbies globally. Stick around to discover new, fun ways to kill boredom.

Play an Online Casino Game

Time flies when you’re playing a thrilling online casino game. Play slot machines if you like simple games. Slots don’t require skills, and they’re incredibly entertaining. 

Both poker and blackjack demand skills and strategies. That means it may take time before you become good at either game. On the bright side, you can turn your passion for poker and blackjack into a side hustle.

Take Canada’s Daniel Negreanu as an example. He’s a professional poker player who’s won multiple online and in-person tournaments. In other words, you don’t have to be in Las Vegas to play casino games.

Likewise, you can play all your favourite casino games online, even if you are in remote Canada. Don’t worry if you’re not sure which provider to choose. CasinosCanada has a list of the best Canadian online casino sites. Compare each website for bonuses, games, and mobile reputation. Then select the right site for you.

Use Social Media

The average Internet user has at least two social media accounts. Facebook is the most popular social media brand in the world. It has more than three billion users. Instagram ranks second, while Twitter is third.

Although social media is a place for connecting with friends and former classmates, it offers a lot more content. You can follow your favorite celebrities to keep up with what they’re doing.

You can get news from journalists and news networks. Or, you can watch hilarious comedy clips on YouTube. Also, you can learn new skills, network with like-minded people, and make money on the same platform. 

In other words, social media doesn’t have to be about reading gossip blogs. You can use Facebook or TikTok to learn a new language, participate in trivia questions or watch live games from your favorite streamers.

Listen to Music 

 Everyone loves music. Some people listen to rock and roll. Others stream hip-hop and pop music. Listen to what your heart desires. There’s no single right genre of music in the world.

It doesn’t matter whether you listen to Michael Jackson or your town’s most popular artist. Listen to artists you love. That being said, listen to songs from different genres, artists, and eras.

Don’t limit yourself to Hip Hop or rock from a handful of artists. Get on Spotify or Apple Music and play songs from multiple genres. You’ll discover inspiring songs. You may also find songs that can relax your mind, motivate or get you into a dancing mood.

Speaking of dancing, it’s one of the best ways to pass the time. It doesn’t take up much space in your house. And you don’t need special clothes for it.  

Stream a Movie or TV Show

So, you have nothing to do for the entire afternoon? Log into your Netflix account and look for a good movie. We know—it can be tough trying to find an appropriate title when Netflix keeps removing all the best films.

But don’t worry. If you can’t find a great movie, try a TV show. Alternatively, visit a different streaming network—Peacock, Hulu, or Amazon Prime. These days, you can also watch movies on YouTube.

A good movie can entertain you for a couple of hours. A great TV show can help you spend the entire weekend indoors. The best thing about streaming TV and movies is that it’s cheap. 

Netflix costs an average of $10 a month. Some streaming networks are even cheaper. Beyond cost benefits, movies can enhance your bond with your significant other or with friends.

Listen to Podcasts or Watch YouTube Videos

Podcasts are all the rage in 2023. They’re like radio, except you choose what to listen to and when to do so. Apple and Spotify are the biggest platforms for podcast lovers.

However, things are changing. Although you can listen to your favorite podcast on either platform, many podcasters are also on YouTube. They film their podcasts to broaden their audience.

Take Joe Rogan as an example. He’s one of the most popular podcasters out there. He has a $200 million deal with Spotify that prohibits him from airing his podcasts on Apple Music.

Despite that, you can watch and listen to Rogan clips on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. This format allows Rogan and fellow podcasters to maximize their revenues.

Podcasts aside, there are plenty of videos to watch online. On YouTube, you can watch just about anything. From comedies and TV bloopers to history and science—YouTube is a platform for watching all sorts of video content. 

Read a Blog

As we mentioned earlier, reading is one of the most popular pastimes around the world. But who said you must read a hardcopy book? If you love to read, find websites that blog about things you love.

Maybe you’re interested in fashion. Subscribe to a few fashion blogs. You’ll receive notifications every time there’s a new blog post. Read blogs from the most popular websites—they tend to have the best content.

However, feel free to support small, upcoming blogs. They may not publish new content daily. But some of them produce intriguing content. They may even give you a free eBook if you accept to subscribe to their newsletter.

Take a Short Online Course

In this age of online courses, you don’t have to go back to college to learn new skills. Let’s say you want to become a graphics designer. All you need is a decent laptop and a small budget for software.

Of course, you need quick Internet in your home. You may need to pay for your course. But you could also pursue free learning platforms. Depending on what you want to learn, it could take a day, week, or month to complete your course.

Learn skills you could use to make more money in your career. Or learn a skill that could help you start a passive source of income.