|
How to cope with COVID-19 stress? Let's go fishing!
Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, many people felt more stressed, struggled to adapt to a new daily family and work routine, and mental health progressively became a concern in the public debate after weeks of lockdown. It is not only something that everyone may have felt over the past months, but a noticeable and studied scientific phenomenon. Being stuck inside has negative effects on everyone, but any time spent outside would provide with some relief. An article published in Frontiers in Psychology found indeed that “for the greatest payoff, in terms of efficiently lowering levels of stress, you should spend 20 to 30 minutes sitting or walking in a place that provides you with a sense of nature.”
In this difficult period, many people turned themselves to strolling in parks, hiking in forest, but also fishing in rivers and at sea. Those simple activities could provide for a well-deserved break in the week, guarantee the necessary social distancing, while also educate the youngest members of a family. Urban dwellers notably discovered the benefits of living near a park, and having the possibility to enjoy nature as much as possible.
One of the ways to relax in nature is simply fishing! Several national angling associations reported a noticeable increase in interest, through the purchase of fishing licences or the use of online information resources. For example, the Danish Anglers Association recorded a 20% increase in license purchases in March and April, compared to the previous year.
"Burn out? Not on water!": a campaign from the German angling association, DAFV
|
