I used to play in a competitive soccer league twice a week and spent my weekends hiking. Now I haven't gone hiking in like 2 years. My gear is probably moldy at this point lol. Sometimes I wonder if I should've fought harder to keep those things in my life or if it's just part of the transition. What did you guys give up and do you regret it?
Still hiking but it looks different now. Day hikes with the family instead of weekend backpacking trips. The solo hiking part is what I really miss but the family stuff is pretty cool too.
The soccer league thing would be so hard to give up. Was it because of time or money or both? I'm trying to figure out if I can keep my league going or if I need to let it go.
Worth it for me. I coach my kids' teams now which feels like enough. The competitive side of me is still there but it's channeled differently.
I gave up golf league three years ago when the third kid was born. Miss it but honestly I don't have the mental energy to keep the swing consistent anyway. Trading it for more family time felt right at the time.
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I stopped doing competitive stuff about seven years ago and picked up woodworking in the garage instead. Can do it in 30 minute chunks around the kids schedule. Not the same but it scratches a similar itch.