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Wellness Activities that Spark Creativity
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Wellness Activities that Spark Creativity

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Meditation, exercise, a healthy diet, and getting enough sleep are needed for a healthy lifestyle, and many creative activities can positively impact.

If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, getting creative might be the prescription you didn’t know you needed. Creativity brings something original into the world in a novel way to you.

A creative wellness activity can be as simple as working on a mandala coloring book or more advanced, like creating music. The list of creative activities is endless; even spending a brief time on a creative pastime has powerful benefits.

Health Benefits of Creativity

Children are not the only ones who can benefit from a creative outlet. Research has shown that a creative hobby can work wonders for your mental and emotional health. The benefits include:

  • Increase happiness. While focusing on a creative activity, you reach a flow state, helping increase positivity, reduce anxiety and boost happiness.
  • Improve mental health. Creative activities can help you deal with trauma and negative thoughts, which improves mental health.
  • Enhance brain function. Research has shown that creative activities such as playing music exercise the brain and improve memory.

Creative Activities to Improve Your Wellbeing

If you have a busy, jam-packed daily schedule, you may be thinking about where you can fit in a creative activity? The good news is that short bursts of 15 – 30 minutes of getting creative have a positive effect. Here are a few ideas on how you can boost your well-being by being creative:

Anxiety Coloring Books

Adult coloring books are a way to unwind and reduce stress after a long day. Experts believe that coloring can even be an effective form of anxiety therapy.

Watercolor Paint by Numbers

Painting lowers stress levels and promotes mental calmness. Grab yourself a paint by numbers kit for adults and paint away from your daily stresses.

Journaling and Doodling

Journaling and doodling reduce stress and help people cope with what life throws at them. Get a simple notepad or invest in a journal and set aside time to write or doodle each day.

Try Acting Classes

Acting is a popular creative pursuit that gives you something to focus on; take acting classes or join a local community theater to explore your drama skills.

Listen to Relaxing Music

Not everyone has the skill to create music. But, even listening to music helps decrease stress hormones and increase the feel-good endorphins.

Try boosting your creative juices with meditation if you struggle to get creative. Research has shown that meditation can boost creative thinking. Check the guided meditations available on BetterSleep today.

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