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One of childhood's pastimes is flying a kite and watching it soar in the sky. The excitement of getting your kite in the air, whether it was handmade or storebought was one of the joys of kite flying. But this is not just a childhood activity.
This outdoor activity can be fun and beneficial for people of all ages according to The HealthSite. In fact, flying a kite can enhance your overall physical and mental well-being. Here are six good reasons why you should just go fly a kite.
Helps You be More Mindful
Kite flying can help you be more mindful of your surroundings and more aware and focused on the activity. Since kite flying requires being alert about changing conditions and the ability to make quick judgements and decisions, you have to be able to react. Being in the moment can help you focus on the task at hand.
Could Reduce Stress
In today’s fast and stressful world, kite flying – or just watching kites gliding through the sky – can help promote calm. Just spending time outdoors helps to lower stress. That’s because this peaceful activity helps to release the feel-good hormones in your body.
Connects With Nature
Just connecting with nature has a host of benefits according to a CK Family Services blog. From being in greenery, to soaking up vitamin D is good for your total well-being. Kite flying allows you to feel the wind on your face, observe the clouds in the sky and to appreciate being in nature.
Good Form of Exercise
Kite flying is not stationary. You have to run to launch the kite, move it around in the wind, and keep adjusting the line. All these movements engage your body’s many muscle groups. This exercise could help improve cardiovascular health and strengthen muscles without being overly strenuous. Plus, it’s a good activity to get kids away from screens and moving.
Strengthens Fine Motor Skills
Controlling a kite requires hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills to adjust the string to keep it flying. This is very beneficial for children because it helps them develop coordination and problem-solving skills while enjoying a fun activity.
Encourages Social Bonding
Kite flying is an activity that brings people together; families, friends, or even strangers in a park. This helps to foster connections and bonding. Strong social connections are important for emotional well-being and a support system for people of all ages.
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