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Hey Beehaw!

I’m a burned out academic leaving the field. I’d like to learn something new as a means of recovery and healing from the trauma of this intense field. So, what should I learn? What do you recommend and where could I start?

That’s it. That’s my ask. Any and all recommendations welcome.

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[-] kruffa@beehaw.org 3 points 1 month ago

Knitting or woodcarving.

Both are cheap & easy to start and you begin with doing things that are useful.

You may end up in a more artsy trajectory or just keep at creating useful things.

[-] its_me_xiphos@beehaw.org 2 points 1 month ago

Thanks! Good suggestions. Woodcarving appeals to my shitty carpentry chops. I never considered it, but will investigate.

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