It is proven, the practice of an artistic activity helps reduce your cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for stress. So, to be less stressed, try this year a artistic practice ! You are spoiled for choice; all that remains is to find the activity that you will enjoy the most.
Anti-stress and super creative activities!
How then the artistic practice can help you free yourself from stress? Several factors come into play. On the one hand, creation allows you to get rid of parasitic thoughts and free yourself from your mental load. You are focused on creating and forget about everyday life. On the other hand, you keep your hands busy: you then move away from the sources de stress that are your phone and your computer. Finally, there is something extremely satisfying about doing something yourself. You recharge yourself by hormones anti-stresssuch as endorphins, when contemplating your work.
So, shall we get started? An hour ofcreative activity per week already helps reduce stress. It now helps you find the activity that suits you. A question of taste of course, but also of availability, affinity… Here is a small selection – not exhaustive – of creative anti-stress activities.
Anti-stress coloring
The coloring is not just for kids! Choosing beautiful pencils, matching colors, listening to the sound of rubbing, are gestures that are similar to meditation and help to calm down. In addition, you do not need any special skills and very little equipment!
Coloring mandalas, very anti-stress © Kostikova Natalia
There are now many adult coloring books available, including those based on mandalas to color or to complete. Choose your favorite patterns and beautiful colored pencils and treat yourself to a few minutes of soothing, calm coloring.
Zen – 100 coloring pages for more relaxation and mindfulness
ace to an often stressful daily life where we are overwhelmed by means of communication, transport, distressing news, children …, coloring is a manual activity that empties the mind. 100 inspiring patterns to color. The anti-stress activity to take a break from your daily life and recharge your batteries.
Anti-stress pottery
The pottery is part of the most stress-relieving creative activities. Working with clay allows you to activate your five senses, especially touch. Contact with clay has something highly anti-stress! And you will have the satisfaction of creating a beautiful object.
You can start at home, with a block of clay, or sign up for a pottery class near you.
Créalia white self-hardening clay – 1 kg
Natural white clay for modeling Créalia.
It hardens naturally in the air and obtains strength, hardness and solidity without any cooking being required.
Anti-stress knitting
The knittinglike crochet or macramé, are very satisfying activities, because they allow you to make useful objects, while giving free rein to his creativity. Once you have acquired certain reflexes, you will be able to knit without thinking. The repetition of the action allows you to reach a state close to the meditation. You will also have both hands full: it will be impossible to look at your phone… or smoke a cigarette!
You can do it alone, at home, or join a knitting club near you: think again, it’s not just for the over 60s!
Anti-stress painting
Creating a table allows you to release stress and express all your creativity. If you are a beginner, start with abstract or very simple shapes: flowers, geometric shapes…watercolor is one of the most accessible types of painting in terms of technique and materials required.
Watercolor allows you to dilute your worries in water © Creative Nina
One of the best ways to painting against stress ? Sit in front of beautiful landscapes and paint, in your own way, what you see! You will also have the satisfaction of seeing beautiful things. You can start alone or join a painting club to start.
Anti-stress collage
With the collageyou are also in contact with the material: paper, glue, scissors… Browse through magazines to find beautiful illustrations, or create a montage of your most beautiful photos.
Make some inspiration boardsfunny portraits, collages of your favorite destinations… An activity that can be easily done at home, with little material to get started.
Creative Collage – Cut, draw and assemble to explore your creativity
Julie Adore, author of the book Creative Doodling, shares with you a technique that allowed her to get started and evolve as an artist. According to her, collage is THE most accessible technique to unleash your creativity! It is so simple to assemble ready-made images, play with shapes, colors, textures and imagine compositions.
How to start an anti-stress activity?
If you choose to do your activity at home, cut yourself off from sources de stress : telephone, household appliances… Get quiet, or put on a relaxing musicand give yourself a real hour of creative activity.
Depending on the type of activity chosen, it may be better to start by taking lessons. Check with your local authority to find out about the activities closest to your home. No need to look too far: the travel time and the stress of arriving on time will make you forget all the benefits of the session. Go by bike if you can: the best means of transport anti-stress !
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