wellbeing benefits
Even the briefest time spent being creative has a positve impact on our wellbeing and emotions.
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Studies have shown that partaking in crafts aids wellbeing:
- reducing cortisol levels in the blood
- engaging the reward centre in the brain
- giving one the space to contemplate one’s thoughts without being overwhelmed.
- learning new skills boosts self esteem
- creates new neural pathways, thus helping brain health.