a puncture a day

[woolymonkey]

Simple tasks such as playing a musical instrument, gardening and mending a bicycle every day could protect your mental health.

Either the researchers or the Daily Mail reporters have odd ideas about what constitutes a hobby. I live in a city where cycle travel and broken bottles are the norm, but I'd struggle to mend my bike on a daily basis.

When I do have to tackle bike repairs, results suggest the mental health benefits may be seriously overrated.

Gardening and music, sure. When I do those, I feel much better. Or could it be about having the time to do them?

Comments

[justawench.livejournal.com]

Maybe it's the brain exercising and concentrating on one task? I agree, if you don't enjoy it, it's probably not going to help.

[woolymonkey.livejournal.com]

I think that has to be what they mean. I reckon I'm not short of brain exercise, but the chance to concentrate on one task, now that would be a real treat!