Cure your quarantine boredom and improve your wellbeing by trying these art therapy activities at home
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. As the days continue where we are being encouraged to stay in our homes during the Covid-19 pandemic, self-care is becoming more important for people to make it a priority, because having a routine can boost your mood and help yourself feeling more positive, no matter how tough life can be.
Apart from practising meditation, reading, or something as simple as lighting up your favourite scented candles, art therapy can also be a great self-care activity to help you relax and express your emotions. Contrary to what some may believe, art therapy doesn’t require creative talent—what matters is that the artist is enjoying and relaxing through the creative process. Here, we list a few therapeutic art experiences that you can enjoy while staying at home.
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1. Colouring books
Colouring books aren’t just for kids—the simple act of colouring can be a great way to ease anxiety for adults, too. Like meditation, colouring allows us to switch off our brains from other thoughts and learn to focus on the moment by bringing those imagined beautiful scenes to life with colours that we like. This activity requires good concentration, but it won’t make you feel mentally exhausted. While helping to quieten your overthinking mind and the noise of the world, it also gives you a real sense of achievement.
Now get your colour pencils ready and spend a few hours of me-time enjoying a beautiful colouring book. From the magical patterns in Johnna Basford’s Secret Garden, to the lovely cityscapes in Rosie Goodwin’s Dream Cities and the jungle adventures in Millie Marotta’s Wild Savannah, there’s certainly something for everyone.