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Can crafting help to heal your mind?
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Can crafting help to heal your mind?
According to research the answer is YES!
Scientific studies have found that participating in art-based activities enhances well-being and quality of life. Further studies have found that textile crafts, such as sewing, embroidery, knitting and crochet, have the highest participation rates of all the arts and that taking part in sewing as a leisure activity contributed to psychological well-being as it increases enjoyment and pride plus self-awareness.
Crafting, Community and Connection
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Crafting, Community and Connection Whilst the world has continued to turn throughout the worldwide pandemic, we have drastically changed our lives over the past two years to enable us to ride the wave. But now, with repeated lock downs and social distancing being lifted, so many of us are craving the community and connection we had. How many of us can say that we regularly take the time that we need for ourselves to nurture our own well-being? Do you have a regular mindful practice? Do you meet with friends? Do you feel a part of a supportive community? We all...