[Creativity]: How Creativity Helps Your Mental Health, Ep. 747

Published: July 11, 2022, 9 a.m.

[Note\u2013this is a replay episode! So if you hear an out-of-date reference to COVID, that\u2019s why. New episodes start again July 25.]\xa0\nSure, creative pursuits are fun but are they actually good for you? Oh my goodness yes\u2013in this episode we cover the many mental and emotional benefits of simple, everyday acts of creativity can boost your mood, help you process stuff, and increase your experience of\xa0\n\nStudies about creativity\u2019s influence on positive emotions\xa0\nOther studies about creativity\u2019s positive impact on depression and anxiety\nNew York Times article about the family who made one origami crane for every day of lockdown\n\nThis episode sponsored by:\nZapier.com\nAthleticGreens.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices