I run frequently but sometimes I feel super low energy and the motivation isn’t there. Then my mood worsens when I stop running. Despite how it feels, once I force myself to finally go on a run, my mood improves instantly and I have to hold onto that to remind myself why it’s best to keep it as a regular habit.
It really, really makes a difference.
Looool. Lars Anderson is such a meme joke with my archery friends cause he’s clearly drawing incredibly light draws at super close range. It’s like the equivalent of being showy with a rubber band slingshot. I’m sure a darts player can hit the same targets.
Full disclaimer, I haven’t shot a real gun, just an air pistol and it did feel more intuitive and a little easier to get more accurate shots in comparison to all the tiny, preflight checks I need when I’ve drawn a compound bow.
There’s also the point of needing to draw actual weight (40lbs+ is ideal for hitting targets 60-70 yards away) for effective shots that would make archery more tedious to get into if someone’s not very physically active.
I’m sure both hobbies have their tedium, it’s just a matter of what one finds more interesting to master.
It’s certainly not going to be a cure all, but it is a part of many aspects that can help improve our mental health. A therapist may encourage clients to engage in activities that are generally healthy, such as regular exercise (perhaps a short walk, just to have some outside time and a break from whatever mental spiral may be taking place).
Our problems don’t always solve themselves in one hour sessions, it’s also about what we do outside of the sessions to try and supplement our journey towards better mental health. Not to mention, in a capitalist hellscape, many don’t have the time or finances for therapy or medicines. And a walk is sort of free. Why not?