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How a Creative Practice Can Boost Your Mental Health

August 26, 2022 By Melanie No Comments

KellyAnne Tang guest post: how a creative practice can boost your mental health

This blog post was written by my marketing assistant, KellyAnne Tang

I was always making stuff when I was a kid. I drew, I wrote stories, I put on neighborhood plays with friends, I cooked elaborate meals for my family. As I got older, however, I started to lose touch with that part of myself, and I even stopped considering myself a creative person. 

A few years ago, I was feeling really lost and disconnected from myself. I wasn’t finding fulfillment in my work and I often felt like my light had just gone out. When I moved to New York and found myself suddenly surrounded by people pursuing their creative passions, I started to feel a little nudge to get back into art. I ordered a set of watercolors and started painting. Three years later, my creative practice has brought my spark back and it has become an essential part of my mental health toolkit.  

You don’t need to consider yourself an artist to discover the mental health benefits from inviting more creativity into your life. These are just a few of the ways that a creative practice can boost your mental wellness.

It gets you out of your head

Anyone else a chronic overthinker? My mind can often be an overwhelming place, constantly whirring with to-do lists, plans for the future, and residual anxiety over that awkward interaction I had last week. One of the only things that can consistently pull me off my mental highway and nudge me into a flow state is putting pen or paintbrush to paper. Making something with your hands, especially if you’re trying something new, can give your brain something to focus on and quiet the rest of the noise.

A creative practice is also a mindfulness practice

I’ve found that it’s very difficult to multitask when absorbed in any sort of creative act, whether I’m cooking dinner or drawing in a sketchbook. For example, when I’m cooking, I’m tuning into all of my senses, noticing the way the ingredients smell or watching the colors change as they cook. In a sense, my creative practice is my meditation practice. It pulls me into the present and teaches me to pay attention. If you’ve struggled to make traditional mindfulness practices like meditation a regular habit, maybe try a creative activity instead like playing an instrument or something as simple as coloring in a coloring book. 

It can help you tune into your emotions 

Creative activities are often used as therapeutic practices for processing emotions and healing. Whenever I’m feeling a bit off, sitting down to draw or paint allows me to tune into my inner world and process the feelings that have been swirling around. Taking the time to make something just for me or for someone I love connects me back to myself. Tapping into a creative hobby can give you the space you need to process your feelings and perhaps uncover a new insight. 

It encourages a sense of curiosity and play

Since I started incorporating more creativity into my life, I’ve noticed that I have become more interested and engaged in the world around me. Creativity has a way of sparking curiosity and bringing out our inner child, which are two important elements of cultivating joy. When I sit down to scribble in my sketchbook or make a collage, I reconnect with that 8-year-old me who loved writing epic adventure tales and drawing portraits of her beanie babies. The joy that I have found in my creative practice reminds me how important it is to not take myself too seriously and to make time to be silly and play.

It cultivates self compassion and a growth mindset

A fixed mindset assumes that abilities, talents, and skills are set and unchangeable, which often leads to thoughts like this is hard, so I guess I’m just not good at it when faced with an obstacle. Those with fixed mindsets may be more likely to give up in the face of challenging situations, and you can probably see how this could have a negative impact on your self confidence. On the flip side is a growth mindset, which assumes that skills and abilities can be learned and improved upon with effort. This leads to more positive thoughts like this is hard, but I can get better at this with practice. Growth mindsets encourage self compassion, resilience, and, well, growth. 

My natural tendency is a fixed mindset, but one of the ways I have started to develop a growth mindset is through my creative practice. When I first started playing with watercolors, most of my paintings turned out looking like I dropped a piece of paper in a muddy puddle. But I enjoyed it, so I stuck with it. I found resources online and painted more often, and while I still have a lot to learn, I’ve seen so much progress since I first started! It’s given me the confidence that I will continue to learn and get better as long as I keep painting, and this mindset has started to seep into other parts of my life as well.  

When you try something for the first time, you’ll most likely make a lot of terrible things, but if you have a good time doing it, you’ll realize that it doesn’t matter all that much how it turns out. It can be easier to cultivate a growth mindset and self compassion in low-stakes settings like a creative hobby that you do for fun. When you do something you enjoy, you’ll see how you improve each time you practice, and that mindset can carry over into other areas of your life. 

Creative Practice with KellyAnne Tang

You don’t need to consider yourself an artist to discover the mental health benefits of a creative practice. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a creative person, I guarantee that you are. You just need to find your medium! Here are some quick tips for getting started:

  • Start with something simple like picking up a coloring book or following along with simple drawing tutorials on YouTube
  • Reconnect with a past creative hobby 
  • Invite a little creativity into things you already do, like cooking! 
  • Try a fun DIY home decor project
  • Suggest a creative activity for your next date night like an intro pottery class or a paint night

On a personal note, I actually just started my own art blog where I’ll be sharing more about my creative journey and offering more ideas about how to incorporate creativity into daily life. I would love to connect with you over there! In the meantime, happy creating!

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It’s #workoutwednesday and the theme today is al It’s #workoutwednesday and the theme today is all about MOBILITY. (requested by @e__marie__ )🤍 
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Mobility is the ability for your joints to move actively through their entire range of motion and requires a level of strength, stability and flexibility. Good mobility makes exercises (and every day life activities) so much easier and helps prevent injury. 
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There are lots of different #mobilityexercises you can add into your routine but the ones in the video are some of my personal favorites that I’ve included in yoga classes 🧘🏻‍♀️✨
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Move SLOWLY through each one (the video is sped up) and repeat each movement for 30 seconds before moving onto the next. 
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Leave a comment with what you’d like to see next week! 👇🏼
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#homeworkout #fitnessroutine #shapesquad #healthylifestyle #fitnessmotivation #workoutoftheday #myyogalife #mobilitydrills #workoutroutine #warmupexercise #yogapractice
Recent happy snaps from my #cameraroll vol. 150 📸💕
Hey Denver friends! It’s been a hot min since I’ve shared a roundup of Denver favorites so if you’re searching for things to do in the #MileHighCity SAVE this post 💕✨
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Swipe to find my top five picks for coffee shops, fitness studios, wellness spots, scenic walks, experiences, vibes bars, and more 🥂 
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I can’t believe I’m coming up on 2 years of calling Colorado home after moving here from NYC. If you’re new to the area as well and looking for friends, be sure to check out my women’s community group @denverfitfriends and join us for fitness/wellness events throughout the year.
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Introducing… the perfect Spring sourdough for yo Introducing… the perfect Spring sourdough for your next garden party (and yes, the paint is edible 😋)
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Major shoutout to my husband for baking this homemade loaf of bread for me to experiment on. The food coloring was a bit more runny than expected but nevertheless, I LOVE how this turned out and it might just be one of my favorite lil diy projects ever 🌸🎨 And bonus, we now have a yummy loaf of bread to eat for the rest of the week! 
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Painting is such a lovely mindful activity and I hope this inspires you to get creative with your next art session too 💕. Let me know in the comments if you’ll be giving this a go! 
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{ inspired by @lovealldesignco} 
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The votes are in from yesterday’s story poll and The votes are in from yesterday’s story poll and no equipment core exercises won! If you’re tired of doing basic crunches these six variations are my favorite way to level 👏🏻 up 👏🏻! 
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SAVE THIS POST so you can add them to your next workout! 
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If you want to turn these 6 into a circuit, one way o do that is to do each one for 30 seconds with a 10 second rest in between for 3 sets. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I figured this could be a fun little #WorkoutWednesday series where I’ll share some of my favorite exercises, yoga poses, and stretches with you all based on whatever you vote for each week. 🔥
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If you have any specific requests drop them below 👇🏼 
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Coming in hot with 5 of my favorite simple, plant Coming in hot with 5 of my favorite simple, plant based breakfast ideas! #ad 🫐🍌🍓This is how I remix my breakfast by swapping dairy products for @silk Almondmilk! You’re gonna want to SAVE this for later! 
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Most of you know that I follow a very plant-forward diet and swapping out dairy for plant milk, especially in recipes like the ones you see here, has been one of the easiest switches I’ve made. In fact, I actually much prefer almond milk in things like my smoothies and oatmeal because the consistency and taste are better IMO. 
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✨Pick up Silk AlmondMilk at your local Target and get 10% off with Target Circle between 3.19-4.1.23✨
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I’d love to know which of these breakfast ideas you’ve already made the swap for and I’d love to see how you remix your own breakfast with Silk Almondmilk by using the tag #silkremix! https://lnk2.io/wJWd5yF #silkalmond #silktarget
🌸 Happy First Day of Spring 🌸. If the endles 🌸 Happy First Day of Spring 🌸. If the endless winter has been affecting your mental health, here are a few ways to bring a little ✨joy✨ into your life and boost your mood as we welcome a new, fresh season. 
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Which one of these is something you’re focusing on or wanting to try? 
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{wellness, healthy habits, healthy lifestyle, well being, self care, positive mindset, happy feelings, self love} 
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#mentalhealthmatters #springselfcare #selfcareseason #selfcareideas #selfcaretips #selfcareinspo #positivemindset #healthylifestyle #wellnessblogger #wellnesslifestyle #wellbeing #happyandhealthy #goalsetting #mindsetmatters #moodboosters #mondaymotivation
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A #nourishing roundup of some of my fav quick & easy meals I had recently: 
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🍓Greek yogurt with berries, almond butter, chia seeds and granola 
🥬 Tuna salad lettuce wraps with cherry tomatoes
🍣 Salmon & Quinoa rainbow bowl with feta, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and Pearl peppers 
🍌 Green Smoothie with banana, frozen mango, vanilla protein powder, baby spinach, and almond butter 
🍅 Chicken & Quinoa bowl with feta, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes and tzatziki 
🫐 Creamy chia pudding with Greek yogurt, berries and candied walnuts 
Sidenote — what are your thoughts on “what I eat in a day” videos? I want to find more ways to share roundups like this but would love to know what format you find meal inspo the most helpful? 
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#melsmeals #healthyrecipes #healthylifestyle #mealprepideas #wellnessblogger #wellandgoodeats #wellnessinspo #balancedeating #simplerecipes #healthyroutine #colorfulaesthetic #eatcolorfully #eatyourveggies #healthymeals #weekdaymeals #happyandhealthy #healthyhabits
All green everything & a healthy spin on #stpattys All green everything & a healthy spin on #stpattysday ☘️ 
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Not gonna lie, I could make Friday morning yoga sculpt & shamrock smoothie dates with friends a weekly thing because I am now in the ✨best✨ mood and totally weekend ready! 
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💚 Happy Friday, lovely friends 💚
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{wellness, healthy lifestyle, Morning routine, healthy habits, positive mindset, balanced living, yoga girl} 
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Our response when people tell us to start acting o Our response when people tell us to start acting our age 🤪👯
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But for real, life is better when you stop taking yourself so seriously and just have fun. ❄️ #dancingduo #twinthings #skiday #breckenridge
NEW ON THE BLOG: 10 lessons from 5 years of entrep NEW ON THE BLOG: 10 lessons from 5 years of entrepreneurship. ✨🪩 
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This month marks five years since I left the corporate marketing world and my position as a digital strategist in favor of being a full time content creator. 
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What started as a fun side hustle while I worked at a busy PR firm in NYC has transformed into a multiple six-figure business. Something that my younger self, the girl who grew up without wealth and worked several retail jobs to help pay for college, could never have imagined was possible. 
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In my blog post, I’m giving you an inside look at some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned while building this non-traditional career. From dealing with loneliness, creative burnouts, and crippling imposter syndrome, to the joys of hiring a team, dream partnerships, beautiful friendships, and connecting with over 150k people across multiple platforms.
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I know so many of you also have chosen a non-traditional career and I hope my learnings can be helpful as you continue on your path. If you continue to trust in yourself and put in the work, there is truly NOTHING you can’t accomplish. 
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I’m feeling all kinds of emotional so want to say a big thank YOU for your support 💕. Whether you’ve been here for a few minutes or since my @melyoga1 days, my only hope is that my little corner of the internet has brought you something of value or a tiny bit of joy. 
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I have no idea what the next 5 years will bring but for now, I’ll take it day by day and am grateful to be sharing it with all of you ✨
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