Art Prompts to Spark Your Creativity

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Art prompts can be a great way to spark your creativity.  There are so many benefits to practicing creativity. Such as relieving stress and improving productivity just to mention a few. And by making creativity a habit you set yourself up for success in other areas of your life. Creating a fun and engaging creativity…

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Mandalas with Meaning

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Mandalas with meaning are circles drawn as a meditative art practice.  The meaning can come from the practice itself or from the drawing you create.  This article will provide information on the benefits of meditative art practices.  Mandalas with meaning are an easy way to create a daily creative habit.  And we’ll also go over…

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7 Techniques on How to Relax Creatively

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Relaxation is a key part of living a healthy life.  But how do you relax when your life seems chaotic?  When your little ones need you constantly?  When your job is overwhelming and you can’t seem to find time to relax? Having some tried and true techniques on how to relax can help you when…

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What Is Mindful Art? How Does It Work?

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Mindfulness is a way of being in the present moment without judgment. Mindful Art uses art as a way to practice mindfulness.  It helps you become aware of your thoughts and feelings, and learn how to respond rather than react. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a state of mind.   It is when you are…

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Art for Anxiety Relief

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Anxiety is a common mental health issue.   Women often deal with anxiety throughout their lives.  Women are almost twice as likely to develop anxiety than men.  This could be due to various factors but the fact remains that women are struggling with anxiety.1  Does that mean that you are doomed to suffer from anxiety…

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Tips on Anxiety Reduction that Really Work

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Here are a few tips on anxiety reduction that I use daily. Anxiety is a normal reaction to new or unfamiliar situations or environments. We need the anxiety to warn us and to get us ready to take action. But when anxiety starts to present daily and in situations that are not unfamiliar it can…

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Therapeutic Art:  3 Simple 20-minute Projects

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Therapeutic art is a simple and easy way to cultivate creativity and reduce stress. It’s also a great way to practice non-judgment which leads to a better sense of self-acceptance. These therapeutic art activities are all 20 minutes or less and promote letting go, having fun, and being creative in the moment. What is Therapeutic…

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Creating Happy Homes: 5 Simple Ways to Add Joy

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Here are some quick tips to bring more joy into your living space and your life. Creating happy homes is as important to your health as eating nutritious foods and exercising.   Make Your Home Reflect You It is important to make sure your home feels comfortable and inviting to you.  This is the space…

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