Researchers and psychologists have invested years in studying humanity’s unique proclivity for innovation and the desire to create. Recent science reveals that the creative process is chaotic, unorganized and full of contradictions. Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman described creativity as not …
Though a previously unknown and highly communicable disease is a clear and present threat, the other side of a pandemic situation can result in an equally destructive and potentially longer lasting health issue: Mental illness. We’re not talking all-out crazy …
“That’s gratitude for you!” Do you remember hearing that old saying? An acerbic retort generally directed at someone who wasn’t grateful at all for something they received, especially if it was from you! If someone didn’t appreciate a kindness or …
Have you ever kept a diary? Maybe not since your teenage years, but there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that journaling is an important element of self-care, equalling meditation in its benefits! Scientific research has found that there are mental …
For Peace’s Sake — Make Art! Writers Write. Creators Create. The artistic soul finds calm and healing in making more art. When creative people get stressed, they are most likely to pick up their pencils or brushes to relieve that …
In a recent Australian study, 90% of the nearly 8000 crochet-hook-wielding creatives surveyed said that crocheting makes them feel calmer. Of that same group, 82% said that crocheting made them feel happier, and 70% said that it improves their memory …
Clutter leads to stress! It’s true. Clutter-filled environments make for a clutter-filled life. When your surroundings are out of control, you often feel the same way. Clutter also has a knack for compounding itself, creeping into other areas of our …
