If you’re finding it tough to manage your mental health, know that it’s a common experience. Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in the United States struggle with at least one mental health issue? Mental health illnesses come in many different forms, and there are many different ways to manage and cope with the symptoms that come along with it. Whether it’s talking to a therapist, taking medication or finding hobbies to help give your mind a break, you are never on this journey alone.
Giving yourself time to relax and wind down is a great way to take some of the stress out of your daily life. Crafting is a great hobby to take up that not only helps you practice your creative skills, but improves your mental well-being. When people dive into their craft, no matter what it is, they give themselves the space to let go of their problems, even for a short period of time. When people put their time into a new craft, they are not dwelling on their emotions. Sometimes having a distraction is the best way to heal.
Not only is crafting a great distraction, but it gives people a higher sense of self. When people put their creativity into something new, it allows them to express themselves in a new way. Sometimes people need an outlet to truly be themselves, and crafting is the perfect avenue for them to do that. The reward is greater than the risk, when it comes to crafting. Crafting gives people another purpose, because there will be a final result/product at the end. People oftentimes just want to feel like they are making a difference, and art in any form moves people better than words can. Taking up crafting as a hobby is a way for people to deal with their mental illnesses in a constructive way.
Crafting is more than just a hobby. People might think that it’s a trivial way for people to spend their time, but if you look closer, it has a great impact. The world is so busy that people often put their mental health on the backburner. Crafting is a great way for people to give themselves a little extra time to relax and be their true selves, without outside pressures. This hobby can change peoples’ lives for the better.
For a closer look at how being creative can impact your mental health, check out this article Linda’s was featured in.
https://harcourthealth.com/creativity-is-the-sharpest-tool-in-your-mental-health-toolbox/
