Highlighting key stress relieving factors impacted by
dart play activity, he states

It can be viewed as a healthy distraction from the constant demands of work activities.

This is useful for rejuvenating the brain and body, and for taking a break from the ongoing stressors.

Humor and enjoyment should be a strong component of playing darts. Humor, by itself, reduces stress.

The social interaction involved with this Oce activity is benecial for many reasons, including reducing stress, anxiety, high blood pressure, depression, and the risk of getting sick. Social interaction improves relationships, health, well-being, and longevity.

It’s always good for people to engage in physical activity. The ght-or-ight response (stress) gives the message that the body needs to be active (run or ght an imminent danger). Though darts might not rise to the level of intense physical excercise, it still involves general movement, which is always a good thing to help reduce stress.

Sitting for prolonged periods increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and may shorten lifespan. There’s ample evidence showing that the simple act of standing or stretching for a few moments or taking a short walk after periods of physical inactivity (such as sitting at a desk) reverses these health risks.

Healthy competition between workgroups can increase motivation to continue playing over time. This, perhaps more than anything else, may keep people interested in the activity (if the competition remains enjoyable and fun).

There is a component of mindfulness built into this activity as well. Mindful-ness, or the experience of remaining aware of the present moment, is one of the most important skills to help prevent and reduce stress. When you do something that you’re able to maintain a present moment focus, it takes one’s mind of the potential stressful thoughts that lead to chronic stress.