Have you ever experienced boredom? Or how about just restless with same-old, same-old routine? Consider inserting some creativity into your week to liven it up. When you are generating something original, whether that is a new recipe, a sketch or painting, clay shapes, garden design, or a new way to solve a problem, your brain is being challenged and stretched to grow in new ways that can bring better mental or emotional health. As an engineer by education and experience, I didn't consider myself very creative. However, when we studied this in coaching classes, I realized there are a great many ways to be creative that aren't generally first in your thoughts. I am very creative when cooking or baking. I like to take recipes and make them my own or take several and meld them into one new one. I like to solve complex problems which often require creativity, which drew me to engineering in the first place (Loved Chemistry and Mathematics!).
Try adding in some creativity into your weekly routines and see how that boosts your mental and emotional health!
Need some help figuring out how to make this a regular goal? That is one of the things Health Coaches do; help clients make sustainable changes. Holler at me for a free consultation to see if I can help you meet your health goals.