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Have you found your creativity to help with your mental health?

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

I came across this article recently and I I think it is something that has helped me.

New Study Reveals The 5 Creative Activities That Can Make You Happier

My mental health improves when I have music on or when I take the time to get out and do some photography, or work on solving technical puzzles. Not all of the suggestions on the list are things I necessarily enjoy but that’s the point. Be creative in your own way, doing the things you love. You may love to write fiction, paint, or dance. Those activities aren’t as enjoyable for me, just like wandering around and taking pictures might not interest you.

The exact details don’t matter as much as just having these creative activities in your life on a regular basis because you enjoy them.

Turns out that doing things we like is good for our mental health, so it’s not selfish to make time for them.

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