Having a regular hobby is good for your mental health and science says so

What if there was a way out of the metro-work-sleep rhythm we all know? This mental way out would be to find a hobby to do daily or weekly. Cycling, hiking, drawing… Ultimately, it doesn’t matter which hobby you choose. The simple act of doing something you love outside of your work or rest time it could help you improve your mental health but also to lower the stress level. And for good reason, this hobby of yours activates your brain’s reward system.

People with a hobby have better health

An analysis carried out on more than 93,000 adults even discovered this People who have a hobby have better health, feel happier and more satisfied. Additionally, people who showed signs of depression were less likely to take up a hobby.

While some hobbies develop physical skills, which significantly improve self-esteem, others unlock a multitude of social benefits. This includes the fight against loneliness, as revealed by a study published in the magazine The Lancet of Planetary Health. According to its lead author, Professor Jill Litt:

“ These findings provide strong evidence that community gardening could play an important role in preventing cancer, chronic diseases and mental disorders. »

And the most beneficial hobby for our mental health is…

Second youno other studies conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, the most beneficial pastime for our mental and physical health would be… Gardening. You think this is an activity dedicated only to the elderly… What if it’s not like that? According to science, this leisure activity would reduce the risk of developing mental illnesses and drastically reduce the level of stress and anxiety. and it would be the perfect opportunity to exercise (yes, it counts as such). All this while improving our self-esteem.

So much so that it makes you want to “cultivate your garden” as Voltaire would say.

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