Art & Lifestyle
Most people wouldn’t relate with art & creativity as their hobby or passion. In fact, a majority of them would say that they are really bad at anything to do with art & crafts. What if we say there is another way of looking at art – a new way that has the potential to transform one’s life.
Creative living has the potential to reduce stress levels & anxiety. It helps to lead a calmer & more balanced life. You feel much lighter & happier when you indulge in something creative. The only thing that’s required from your end is to make more space for art in your lives, to take out little bit of time for yourself.
Here are some articles that can inspire you to live artfully!
How journaling helps with emotional well-being
Benefits of gratitude journaling When I was a kid, I remember one holiday assignment that our English teacher gave us. She asked us to document each day of our 6-week holiday in a dated journal. At that time, her aim would have been to help us improve our writing...
How practising creativity helps manage stress
Are you living a stressful life? Do you feel you are running a race and can’t catch up with the world? Do you love your family & friends but sometimes crave some peace & quiet to calm yourself down? Trust me, you are not alone. I feel the same and so do many...
How different colours affect our mood & feelings
Colours form an integral part of our lives. Not only are they visually appealing, but they also have the power to define our mood, and how we feel when exposed to them. Exposure to certain colours can create a specific aura or energy in the atmosphere. Painting with...
5 reasons why painting a mandala is like meditation
Painting a mandala is a therapeutic artistic activity that helps you de-stress and calm down. It's not only about doing art, painting a mandala is like doing meditation. Here is why.1. It balances & centers you. Mandalas are centered around a point. They are...
Small ways to make you feel in control of the day
There are days when things don't go as you'd hoped for. It feels like nothing is in your control. It could be the work situation, not being able to socialise as you'd want to or being worried about the health of your family & friends. It could also be not knowing...
How art can help you relax after a hectic week
There is no denying the fact that we are living very hectic lives. Work-home divide has blurred, we are in lesser contact with our family & friends and, there is uncertainty & anxiousness all around. On top of it all, we are consuming morbid news and...
Meaningful gift ideas for art lovers
We all have people in our lives who love art & craft. What's the one thing that goes in our minds when searching for a memorable gift for them? Mostly it is 'if someone could help me decide what would be a nice gift for her/ him.' Over the years I have received...
Digital Detoxification for a Healthy Mind
Though the term ‘Digital Detoxification’ kind of summarises what it means, I’d like to explain the situation I am trying to address by giving an example of my daily phone habits till some time back. I would wake up by the alarm that I put on my phone. Within 10...
How art helps you achieve mindfulness?
With our lives becoming busier and chaotic day by day, it has become imperative to take care of our health, both physical & mental. While most of us are conscious about our physical well-being, we rarely focus on our mental health even though our brain works...
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