Why Creativity Is So Important
Expressing yourself is an
awesome thing. Being able to create, build, draw, sing, compose, write, and
such in ways that express who you are and what you love is a gift we all have.
And we all have it to enjoy and share with other to enjoy as well. Being able
to have the time to get back to doing what we love may not be so easy at times,
but finding that time can truly contribute to a healthy and important balance
in our lives.
Consider some of the
reasons we express ourselves creatively. Simply put its fun! Who doesn't want
to do what they love? Doing things that we consider fun is a great stress
reliever and it contributes to a happier you. Being consumed in an activity you
love can calm us and cause us to be more focused.
Being able to create
something unique from nothing is magical. It builds a self confidence within us
that strengths us and our positive outlook. Being creative helps us feel
challenged and learn to overcome those challenges. It makes us more interesting
people and in turn attracts others to us.
Important to note too is
the effect expressing creativity can have on our relationships with others.
When we exercise our creative part of the brain we build our ability to manage
conflict, communicate with others, and understand moods. When we develop these
skills we are better able to understand to a better extent what affects others
and why. It is really quite extraordinary how in children and adults being able
to use your creative talents helps us grow and build our relationships. We
learn, play, relax, and evolve.
Along with stimulating our
brains, creativity can have a positive effect as we grow older as well. Studies
show that creativity sharpens the brain, allowing the possible slowing of
dementia in old age. As we continue to use our brains, we keep it in top shape
just as exercise keeps our bodies fit. The benefits carry with us throughout
our lifetime.
We can see clearly the effect
stress has and not allowing time to renew our minds and bodies. It can be
devastating. Taking time to do the things we love, in whichever creative way
will do for us the opposite. However you look at it, being creative benefits
our health. Mentally, emotionally, physically we thrive. Why not take some time
now to get back to what you love. You'll have some fun and it's so very
important!
