Investing in Creativity

  1. Creativity helps you learn and grow
    • Creative pursuits can help you develop new skills
    • Creativity can help you expand your knowledge
  2. Creativity helps you adapt to change
    • Change is inevitable, but creative lends itself to adaptability and growth

  3. Creativity improves Mental Health
    • Studies support that creativity works towards reducing anxiety,  depression, and stress
    • Can be used to work through trauma

There are many different ways to bring creativity into your life. Here is a list of some places to start:

  • Journaling
    • You can make this as simple or as extravagant as you like.  Whether you want to start with a simple pen and notebook or pull out your fanciest fountain pen, there is no wrong way to write.

 

  • Coloring Books
    • Coloring books have greatly evolved over the years and now come in many different varieties. You can get kids coloring books or coloring books that are geared towards teens and adults of all ages.  

 

  • Art Classes
    • There are several different avenues to explore with art classes.  From painting to pottery, there are several options that you can do alone, with friends, or with family.

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