There are many reasons why you might choose to play glow darts, or indeed any of the other new darts games that are increasing in popularity such as virtual or augmented darts.
As for glow darts, where boards, darts, and flights are brighter and far more colourful than standard darts equipment, the list of benefits from playing is plentiful and we include in that mental health benefits.
Now, if you were asked which activities are good for mental health, we accept that glow darts might not be the first answer you come up with, but please bear with us as we explain to you how competitive games of all kinds, including glow darts can provide mental health benefits, and as we do we are sure everyone reading this would be happy to receive the seven we highlight below.
Mental Health Benefit #1 – Self Confidence Booster: You can play glow darts at whatever competitive level you choose which can range from a friendly game with friends with a beer for the winner, to playing in a league against other players in your local venue, or at an even higher level against other venues.
In all cases, as you win games your confidence is given a huge boost.
Mental Health Benefit #2 – Improved Social Skills: We have mentioned scenarios in which you could play glow darts competitively and in all of them you have the opportunity to meet and mix with other people which can help you improve your social skills.
Even if playing for fun, the same principle applies whereby you will interact with others including the venue staff.
Mental Health Benefit #3 – Lower Stress Levels: There are few better ways to lower your stress levels than to take part in a sport or activity that allows you to focus on what you are doing rather than anything that may be causing you stress or anxiety.
Playing glow darts, where you expend physical, mental, and possibly emotional energy, can contribute to lower stress levels.
Mental Health Benefit #4 – Improved Cognitive Functioning: Anything you do competitively, no matter in which scenario, requires cognitive faculties to think both strategically and creatively.
Glow darts is no different where you will be thinking about how your opponents are playing and their scores, whilst at the same time thinking about how you are going to hit the highest score each time to win.
Mental Health Benefit #5 – Mood Is Lifted: Need to lift your mood? One of the best ways you can do that is to meet with family you love, friends you adore, or even work colleagues you respect but do so away from the normal places.
Meeting up for a game of glow darts could not be further removed from most humdrum scenarios and the fun you have will soon lift your mood.
Mental Health Benefit #6 – Counters Loneliness: Loneliness is one of the most negative states of mind, and if that is ever how you feel then the answer is to get out and mix with other people.
Visiting your local glow darts venue can be a great place to arrange to meet family or friends. It can also lead to making new friends and glow darts-playing companions.
Mental Health Benefit #7 – Creates A Sense Of Achievement: Everyone needs goals to strive for to give them purpose in their lives and those goals do not always have to be huge life goals.
They can be as simple as setting the goal of bettering your highest score, winning your next glow darts match, or becoming good enough that you are considered for your glow darts venue team, all of which provide a huge sense of achievement.