The Power of Art: 33 Reasons to Include More Art In Your Life

The ways art can boost mental health are powerful and immense. And we all need more art in our lives so we can replace chaos and stress with awe and wonder. 

It's like this magical portal to a world where colors dance, shapes whisper stories, and emotions flow freely. But a portal that a lot of us don’t visit enough. 

Here is a list of SOME ways experiencing, making, or interacting with art can make your life better, and trust me, it's a journey worth taking.

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1. Triggers the brain to release feel-good chemicals
2. Distance you from the stress of your day
3. Disconnect from difficult emotions
4. Fills your space with positive energy
5. Makes you feel seen and heard.
6. Helps you reflect on experiences
7. Reduces feelings of helplessness, anger and fear.
8. Makes you live longer
9. Promotes mindfulness
10. Cultivates feelings of well-being
11. Activates the brains pleasure and reward areas
12. Decreases stress
13. Improves concentration and focus
14. Improves communication
15. Makes you feel better
16. Makes your more observant
17. Give you a sense of purpose
18. Can be restorative after stress or trauma
19. Promotes relaxation
20. Builds resilience
21. Creates a deep emotional connection
22. Brings happy emotions associated with color
23. Nurtures compassion
24. Helps you be more present
25. Helps you make meaning from your world experiences
26. Promotes mindfulness
27. Relieves anxiety
28. Builds a positive outlook
29. Increases blood flow
30. Calms heart rate
31. Feelings of awe and belonging to something bigger than yourself
32. Heighten your curiosity and creativity
33. Stimulates your senses and lets you experience a state of awe.

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