Writing, drawing, painting, embroidery, and even colouring can be a powerful means to mental health. Creating art allows us to disconnect from stress, express inner thoughts, and even meditate. In recent years, scientists have studied the positive effects art therapy can have on our health.
Doing something creative can help us express our emotions, consolidate our thoughts, practice mindfulness and increase happiness.
Some studies show that we should incorporate more creativity into their week to improve our wellbeing. Being creative doesn't have to only be creating traditional forms "artwork", anything creative is good —perhaps learn to knit, take up cooking, sing in a group, paint, or play music. Add creativity to the list of ‘actionable things’ you can do to take charge of your wellbeing.
So, what can you do to start creating? Check out some ideas below.
Draw your superhero ‘I am Super because...’
Draw or Create some portraits.
Create a comic book
Draw something every day:
Do some Artivities with friends, on your own, or with your family. You don't need much to get started. Check out Check out Artivities ⇢
Take some photos - document your iso experience:
Make Origami:
Learn to paint watercolours or lettering with Let's make Art ⇢
Make a stop motion video or animation
Create a Lockdown diary ⇢
Do some Mindful colouring:
Make some music:
Create your own music scores online with Flat ⇢
Get Cooking:
Start a journal – info on gratitude journals
Learn some magic tricks ⇢
Create Lego models
Make something 3D with your 3D Printer
Playdough activities
Read your favourite story book from when you were a kid
Learn to sew with The Stitch Sisters ⇢