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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- Triggers the brain to release feel-good chemicals
- Distance you from the stress of your day
- Disconnect from difficult emotions
- Fills your space with positive energy
- Makes you feel seen and heard.
- Helps you reflect on experiences
- Reduces feelings of helplessness, anger and fear.
- Makes you live longer
- Promotes mindfulness
- Cultivates feelings of well-being
- Activates the brains pleasure and reward areas
- Decreases stress
- Improves concentration and focus
- Improves communication
- Makes you feel better
- Makes your more observant
- Give you a sense of purpose
- Can be restorative after stress or trauma
- Promotes relaxation
- Builds resilience
- Creates a deep emotional connection
- Brings happy emotions associated with color
- Nurtures compassion
- Helps you be more present
- Helps you make meaning from your world experiences
- Promotes mindfulness
- Relieves anxiety
- Builds a positive outlook
- Increases blood flow
- Calms heart rate
- Feelings of awe and belonging to something bigger than yourself
- Heighten your curiosity and creativity
- Stimulates your senses and lets you experience a state of awe.