The simple process of creating art including doodling provides a form of therapy that can help deal with stress. Intrigued? Read on to find out more!
The State of Flow
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When engaged in art, even on your break at work, you can become so deeply absorbed in the activity that it will help to reduce your stress levels. When in this ‘state of flow’, you experience a state of mind that’s like meditation and focus on what’s at hand. Activities like painting, writing and playing an instrument all offer this benefit.
Refocused Mind
Creating art leads to your mind focusing on it rather than the stress-inducing problems that you are facing. Since you will be concentrating on art, your mind will not keep dwelling on what is troubling you. Another way to experience this is by perusing captivating art on websites like Sri Lankan Art Gallery; you can check diverse artworks by Sri Lankan artists that you can purchase too.
Self-Care
Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, we often forget to take time off for ourselves and engage in some much-needed self-care. One way to rectify this is by devoting some time to a hobby like art where you can cut off from your work or home responsibilities and any stress related to them. You can just take some time off to enjoy creating art!
Express Emotions
While art may be viewed as a passive activity, it can help you to actively express your emotions, some of which may be pent up due to stress. Not every individual can easily express how they feel; instead of keeping it all in, art provides a means in which to let any negative emotions flow into the drawing or painting, thereby helping to ease stress or anxiety.
