Is it becoming an expert in any hobby or just that one? Because I have a couple hobbies I'm an expert in, one I am two heartbeats away from being the world authority in, and I don't think it's helped my brain.

[–] bryophile@lemmy.zip 2 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

I don't know, but when I started recognizing birds by sound I noticed it was working as a constant mindfulness exercise whenever I went outside. I suppose mindfulness has similar positive effects on the brain?

Then I'd say any hobby that encourages mindfulness could have a positive effect on your brain?

[–] Widdershins@lemmy.world 2 points 10 hours ago

I was folding laundry inside once and heard a Nerf Turbo Screamer football being thrown outside. It was a red tailed hawk in a tree a few doors down.

[–] JigglySackles@lemmy.world 3 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Are those heartbeats someone else's and are they now dead? Also what hobby? This peaked my interest a lot.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 1 points 11 hours ago

yes they are other peoples, and no they are not yet dead.

[–] SpacetimeMachine@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Do those hobbies include spending a lot of time in nature outdoors? An activity that has also been shown greatly improves mental health?

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

not the ones i'm good at no