Military wife hobbies – how my no needles knitting hobby helped with my military wife life
As a military wife moving around a lot, and especially with living married unaccompanied, it can be incredibly stressful and lonely. The emotions that we go through are hard to deal with. Frustration, scared, worried, loneliness. It is hard to be married to someone who is constantly deployed and away from home. I have had to be very independent and self-sufficient. I have had to be able to handle everything on my own. It can feel lonely. But it has been a great opportunity to learn more about myself and grow as an individual. What’s more, it has given me the chance to re-ignite my passion, no needles knitting hobby. Hobbies are so important for the military wife.
Why are hobbies so important for military wives?
- They help you have some much needed “me time”
- Hobbies can give a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction
- They can help you become confident in your abilities
- They can also help us relax and feel good about ourselves
By sharing my own personal story and experience, I hope to inspire and encourage others to pick up this unusual, calming and fulfilling hobby. No needles knitting as a hobby can provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment that can be especially important for military wives. Wives who may have limited opportunities to socialise or pursue personal interests.
Ready? Let’s go!
How hobbies can keep anxiety at bay
Military spouses often face unique challenges, including frequent moves, long deployments, and the stress of supporting their partners through the demands of service.
These challenges can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, which can have a negative impact on mental health.
No needles knitting has been shown to have a calming effect on the mind and body, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. By focusing on the repetitive motion of knitting, military spouses can find a sense of peace and relaxation, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
This can be especially helpful during long deployments or periods of separation, when feelings of loneliness and anxiety are more pronounced.
By incorporating a no needles knitting hobby into their routine, military spouses can take positive steps towards maintaining their mental health and well-being.
Hobbies can help you to gain a sense of purpose
For military wives, loneliness can be a constant challenge. This is especially true during deployments or long stretches of time when their spouse is away.
Engaging in a no-needles knitting hobby can provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment, which can help combat feelings of isolation.
Having a hobby to look forward to and be passionate about can provide a positive distraction from negative thoughts and feelings. In addition, setting goals and working towards them in the context of a hobby can help improve self-esteem.
By gaining a sense of purpose through a no-needles knitting hobby, military wives can find a healthy outlet for their emotions and a way to connect with others who share their interests.
Build self-esteem through accomplishments
One of the ways that a no-needles knitting hobby can help stop the loneliness of a military wife is by building self-esteem through their accomplishments.
Learning a new skill such as no needles knitting can be challenging at first. But as you progress, the sense of accomplishment and pride in your abilities grows.
The military lifestyle and me
The military lifestyle is tough. I don’t think people realise quite how tough it is.
I found it far tougher living off camp. The support network wasn’t there any more, and I had to make a real effort to settle. This is where I found no needles knitting to be invaluable. It became my rock, something I could depend on and come back to when I wanted to.
My no needles knitting hobby
No needles knitting is a wonderful hobby that can help military wives to combat loneliness and isolation. It provides not a creative outlet and a sense of purpose.
Moreover, the mindfulness and relaxation that come with it can also serve as a therapeutic tool for mental well-being.
As I learnt more no needles knitting techniques, I became more confident in myself. I wore my projects and got a lot of compliments, which prompted me to make some items for friends and family.
But what I still find missing is a space for social connection and community support.
Online communities are ideal for social connection and support. In this day and age we are scattered all over the country, possibly the world. We need those connections and that support to thrive.
And that is what is missing in a lot of people’s lives. Connection and support.
My plan is to set up an online community for no needles knitters who want a sense of community and support. They want people to talk to and connect with. People who get where they are coming from.
I truly believe that we can find comfort in the shared experience of no needles knitting and the friendships that arise from it. And online communities can really help to make this a reality.
I am setting up my Raffy & Bee Crafters Community for this reason. To have a space place to discuss things that are important to you. To learn new no needles knitting techniques. But most importantly, to make new friends. Friends who you can be yourself with, and who will not judge you.
Raffy & Bee Crafters
