For this blog, I am looking at how creative tips for well-being. So here are some tips to help rejuvenate and create. Doing something creative can be a great way to unwind,
Make room for downtime and unstructured activity.
Being creative can be anything like writing how you feel or a poem, drawing, doodling, photography, playing with paint, or kneading some clay.
Create a space to create where you feel comfortable, even the kitchen table
Give yourself the permission to play, protect this time
Welcome ‘mistakes’ as making art can be an experiment
Focus on the process and the materials as much as the end result
Making a mess is ok!
Be aware of art as a sensory experience and go with the ‘flow’
Acknowledge that we all have ‘inner critic thoughts and things don’t have to be ‘perfect’
Acknowledge that we all have ‘inner critic thoughts and things don’t have to be ‘perfect’
Give process-orientated praise as well as end result
Be aware of your desire to correct others or to do something specific with an end product
Making art is a journey of self-expression and everyone can be creative
Art that is from the heart is meaningful
Making art is a mindful activity, and can release stress
Being creative aids productivity, as we all have to unpack and get a fresh perspective.
The same as stepping away from a problem and going for a walk, unstructured time is where the great ideas come from and it’s great for our wellbeing.
Thanks for reading our creative tips for well-being. Hope that helps you be a bit more creative and remember unstructured and spontaneous play is vital.