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The 20-Minute Solution: Enhance Creativity and Mood in Minutes
3 simple steps can help boost your creative output and elevate your emotions.
Is it possible to turn that frown upside down simply by creating art?
In just 20 minutes?
My simple answer is “Yes!”
Why do I say this so readily?
Because I know it’s true. I’ve experienced the elevation of emotions after a creativity session. But I’m definitely not the only one who has discovered this truth. “Simply engaging in creative activities can boost your mental health. A new survey from APA finds about half (46%) of Americans use creative activities to relieve stress or anxiety, such as playing the piano, crocheting a blanket, dancing with friends, or solving crossword puzzles” (Creative Arts: Enhancing Mental Health Well-Being, 2023).
And I figured out a way to actually measure the changes and shifts. And you can, too. To learn more about this benefit and how to calculate your own heightened mood, read my article Psychology Today.
Step one: It’s important to consider your creative outlet.
When I write these articles, my primary intention is to benefit artists, musicians, gardeners…
