When you finish a creative task, such as journaling, doodling in a notebook, or dancing, your brain is filled with dopamine - a natural antidepressant that motivates you and makes you feel good.
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Creativity gives you a sense of personal satisfaction and achievement. A study published in Arts & Health, shows this can be achieved with just 45 minutes of free art making was enough to improve a person’s confidence.
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Studies show that people who play instruments have better connectivity between their left and right brains. The left brain is responsible for motor functions, while the right brain focuses on melody. When the two hemispheres of your brain communicate with each other, your cognitive function improves.
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Bonus Read: 6 reasons why music improves wellbeing
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Social connection plays a major role in maintaining wellbeing at every age. Consider the ways in which creativity played a role in maintaining social connectivity during the pandemic.
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Creative activities have shown to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. These activities focus the mind and have a calming effect. They also allow us to process trauma.

During this show segment, we introduce four ways to interact with the material presented: A question to answer, a quest to complete, an aspect of creativity we've noticed this week, and a quote to ponder.

The quest is first this week. Engage in one of the creative activities mentioned at least 3 days this week.
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How will you make time for the creative quest?
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Creative Carpentry
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"Everybody is talented because everybody has something to express."
- Brenda Ueland

Brightwater Group: 5 Big Benefits of Creative Expression

​Here's How Creativity Actually Improves Your Health, by Ashley Stahl. Forbes

The Everyday Creative is hosted by Evie Soape and Emily Soape. It is produced by Emily Soape.

Please drop us a comment or question at ⁠theeverydaycreativepodcast@gmail.com⁠.

Theme Music:
“Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

Break Background Music:
​"Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive.⁠