5 ways arts &crafts are

good for you(they're not

just for kids!)

Crafts Increase YourCognitive Ability

In a 2014 article about the benefits of crafting (namely, its abilityto relieve stress and ramp up your happiness level), CNNreported that while there is little research specifically on

crafting, neuroscientists suspect that there could be a positiveimpact based on related studies involving cognitive activities.

Just about any art activity involves cognitive aspects likereasoning, perception, awareness, knowledge, intuition and

judgment. your cognitive muscles in many of your daily problem-solving challenges, even figuring out how you’re going to

squeeze in a quick workout at the gym in your already packedday is a cognitive exercise.

Crafts Put You In The Zone

If you approach art projects with a sense of mindfulness andhappy curiosity, don’t be surprised when you hit a Zen groove.What began as somewhat reluctant enterprise might begin to

feel like precious meditation. The creative moment will becomeas enjoyable for you as it is for your kids.

Crafts PromoteAgeless Aging

More and more, seniors are turning to crafts for personalentertainment and a health boost. An award-winning blog

dedicated to aging and creativity detailed a study by GeorgeWashington University that discovered adults who were 65-100

years old and involved in cultural activities and creative projectsrequired less medicine, fewer doctor visits, were prone to fewerfalls, were less lonely and enjoyed better morale than adults in

the same age group who remained more passive.

Crafts Bring OutYour Inner Kid

Confession: Anytime I put my creativity to work on behalf of mykids, there’s a small part of me (okay, okay–it’s a not-so-smallpart of me) that always feels incredibly gratified by the artistic

feat. With every DIY project, I give myself a huge pat on the back.Even if I’m not giddily hanging my own artwork on the fridge, I

still feel an incredible sense of “Look at what I made!” pride thatgives me tons of joy. It’s like getting a big gold star.

You can’t beat it.

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byjordana tobel