Creating art, whether it’s with paint, pencils, wood, or another material can be a fun and rewarding activity.
- Relieves stress: Participating in art activities can be soothing and relaxing. Focusing on a project often boosts positive feelings and has been shown to lower anxiety and depression.
- Increases cognitive skills: From selecting materials to choosing a color scheme, many decisions are made during a
creatie process, stimulating the brain. Artistic endeavors can also trigger memories from long ago. Projotes self-expression. Art is a nonverbal outlet for communicating andshaing with others.Makig something by hand is aperonal experience that lets people express their thoughts and feelings.- Sharpens motor skills. Small movements such as brushing paint across a canvas or sanding a piece of wood improve dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
What is your passion? Grab a coloring book today and some markers or colored pencils. The simplest of acts can do a world of good for your health.
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