Sigma males are known for being rare and elusive. They tend to notice from an early age that they’re not quite like those around them, and that their place in society lies outside of the social dominance hierarchy. Prizing independence and self growth above all else, the sigma male is predisposed to a particular set of hobbies that suit his free spirited and contemplative nature. Because of their natural curiosity and tendency towards exploration, they are usually willing to try a wide variety of hobbies and past times. Sigma males love to expand their horizons and are generally always looking for new ways to experience the world and to develop themselves. For sigmas looking to try their hands at a new hobby, Bloke Box has put together the ultimate guide to the sigma past times that offer the independence and chance for growth that these rare males thrive off. Without further ado, here they are:
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Hiking
Hiking makes for the perfect sigma past time. It offers sigma males the chance to explore beautiful scenery all while taking the time for themselves that they so dearly need. Sigma males use time spent alone to reflect on themselves and their lives, and this is when they learn the most about themselves. Staying deeply in tune with their authentic inner selves is a large part of what allows the sigma to succeed in life, and hiking provides the perfect environment of freedom in which to do all the contemplation they desire.
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Reading
Sigma males absolutely love to learn about the world around them. These men are notable for their unquenchable intellectual thirst, and reading is one of the best ways of fulfilling this curiosity. Reading exposes the sigma male to horizons beyond his own, and keeps his imagination active. When we take into account the fact that sigma males are not usually the most well versed in social interaction, reading also provides a powerful vehicle for the sigma male to get into the minds of others and share their experiences. Sigma males tend to be avid readers, and find it hard to put down a good book once they’ve been sucked in to it.
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Logic games
The sigma male’s mind is famously logical and analytical in nature, and owing to this they often exhibit a penchant for games that are rooted in logic and solving puzzles. Chess, sudoku, and nurikabe are all highly cerebral games that engage the sigma males love of problem solving. Sigmas are stimulated by the solution oriented nature of these logic games, and use them as a way of keeping their minds sharp and honing their analytical skills. Furthermore, they enjoy puzzle games and “brain training” exercises that allow them to make use of their ability to think outside the box.
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Researching
Thoroughness is one of the trademark traits of a sigma male. When he finds a subject that he is passionate about, a sigma male is likely to devote himself to learning everything he can about it. Sigma males out there will be familiar with the nagging feeling of dissatisfaction that they experience if they feel they have not fully explored or uncovered a topic that they are passionate about. For this reason, sigma males make for excellent researchers, and can often be observed to perform deep research as something for fun in their spare time. Surfing the web, reading books, and going from cover to cover with manuals are all common ways that sigmas turn their love of researching into a valuable hobby.
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Arts and crafts
The sigma male loves to hone his skills and talents through dedication and practice, and arts and crafts provide a perfect setting for him to do so. Woodwork, knitting, pottery, sewing, and metalwork are just a few of the vast array of crafts that sigma males enjoy sinking their teeth into. These crafts provide an opportunity for the sigma male to practice solitude and mindfulness, all while improving a skill and employing his powerful sense of imagination. Given that these men tend not to be the biggest talkers, practicing an art or craft also provides a powerful outlet for the sigma male to express his inner feelings, and experience much needed catharsis.
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Martial arts
Martial arts are one of the best hobbies that a sigma male can throw himself into. Most martial arts require a degree of conceptual understanding, as well as the physical training necessary to practice the art well. Martial arts are generally solo in nature, and provide sigma males with the perfect solitary space to both engage their minds and develop their physical prowess. As sigma males are generally not confrontational in nature, practicing martial arts also provides a perfect outlet for any pent up tension they may be experiencing, and a healthy way of channeling their inner selves.
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Writing
Being inherently deep thinkers, it should come as no surprise that sigma males often possess a knack for writing. A lot of their time is naturally spent reflecting and thinking to themselves, so it’s almost second nature for them to jot down these ideas. Some sigma males have a flair for journaling, as it gives them a way of keeping track of their thoughts across periods of time, allowing them to monitor their growth and progress. Others turn their hand to creative writing, giving them an outlet for both their eloquence and their creativity.
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Travel
Travel is one of the ultimate hobbies that attracts sigma males. These men love to explore the world, and often have a hard time sitting still. Getting out into the world by travelling allows the sigma male to expand his horizons, try new things, and develop himself all the while. Sigma males are great at trying new things, and rarely feel any fear of the unknown. This makes them the perfect travelers, as they don’t mind taking the unbeaten path, and are comfortable adapting to whatever cultural differences they encounter along their travels.
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Meditation
The deep and pensive nature of the sigma mind means that meditation is almost a natural hobby for him. Taking the time out of the hectic nature of daily life to truly get in touch with himself is something that revitalises the sigma male and fills him with strength and confidence. There are many forms of meditation that sigmas employ in order to get in touch with themselves, and the particular choice of meditation varies man to man. Yoga and tai chi are two highly popular forms of meditative hobbies that sigma males are known to revel in for their ability to fully connect the mind to the body.
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Volunteering
While sigma males are far from the most social creatures on earth, this doesn’t stand to reason that they don’t value making a positive impact on society in general. Sigma males are usually very deliberate with how they spend their time, and don’t like to feel it has been wasted on trivial or frivolous efforts. This is why many sigma males choose to devote their free time to a worthy social cause, and try to make a positive impact on the world around them. Whether it be a regular volunteering position at a soup kitchen or a homeless shelter, or something occasional such as signing up for beach clean ups, sigma males love to place their efforts somewhere where they know they are making a difference.
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Gardening
The sigma male loves to foster his own growth through paying close attention to his inner self and tending to his most honest needs, just like one would tend to and water a plant. It’s hardly a surprise then that sigma males often make for dedicated gardeners, as they possess such an acute understanding of what it means to nurture growth. Tending to a garden is one of the best ways in which a sigma male can transfer his knowledge of how to manifest maximum potential outside of himself, and use his patience and dedication to create something beautiful.
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Mountaineering
Mountaineering is a hobby that requires resilience and mental fortitude. Luckily, these are two traits that can be found in ample supply when it comes to the sigma male. The very act of standing at the base of a mountain and looking up at what lies there, waiting to be climbed, can be taken as a metaphor for the entire sigma life style. Sigma males love to confront life head on, and will rarely back away from a challenge. Climbing mountains and surveying the world from their peaks is a hobby that sigma males enjoy both practically, and allegorically.
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Solo sports
While sigma males may tend to shy away from team sports that require a lot of commitment to others, they can often be seen to become particularly passionate towards solo sports. Running, skating, surfing, and biking all make for trademark sigma hobbies. These sports allow the sigma male to dedicate his efforts towards improving his skills and staying at the top of his game, while removing the pressure to succeed from others. When it comes to solo sports, the only person counting on the sigma male is himself – and that’s just the way he wants it to be.
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Photography
Sigma males may have more of a reputation for being logical than for being particularly artistic. However, by nature, sigma males are observant creatures. They often take an approach to looking at the world that others can’t quite see, which leads them to have pretty unique and surprising opinions about their surroundings. Being able to see the world through a completely unique lens is part of the reason for which sigma males make for such good photographers. They enjoy the process of deeply studying their subject, which they are often able to capture from a unique perspective that would be missed by the average person upon first glance.
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Listening to podcasts
As podcasts allow their listeners to explore the world and learn new facts, all through the comfort of solitude, they undoubtedly make a perfect hobby for the sigma male. By listening to podcasts, sigma males manage to hit two birds with one stone, gaining knowledge and insight about the world around them, all while remaining in that singular, contemplative state that they are so well known for getting sucked in to. Sigma males can learn a lot through listening to podcasts, and many even end up venturing into making their own, as it provides a great platform for sharing knowledge without putting oneself in too directly into the glare of the spotlight.
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Cooking
Cooking is a hugely popular hobby among sigma males. It is solitary, methodic, and a core tenet of the self sufficiency that sigma males prioritise so highly. Getting creative in the kitchen gives sigma males an opportunity to explore their palate and develop a useful skill all at once. Being so adventurous in nature, sigma males love to tackle new tastes and take on recipes from far flung lands. No ingredient is too exotic for a sigma male, and he will happily try almost anything at least once. Aside from this, sigma males love to take on a project from start to finish. The satisfaction that comes from eating a well cooked meal is doubled for the sigma male once he knows that he has cooked it all by himself.
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Taking courses
In general, sigma males are constantly looking to develop themselves and their skill sets. While many people wave goodbye to the classroom as soon as they are presented with the opportunity, the sigma male places a high value on education. Sigma males are always curious to know more about the world around them, and can often be observed to sign up for classes or courses in their free time. These courses could be learning a new physical skill or trade, or perhaps taking on a new language. Whatever the subject, sigma males are reliably ardent students when it comes to studying a subject that they’re passionate about, and never go in by half measures.
These are the hobbies and past times that sigma males can most reliably be seen to devote their spare time to. If you’re a sigma male, you’re sure to identify with some of these hobbies, and the unique sense of fulfilment they bring to the sigma male.
