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Overthinking has become a common occurrence in modern life. It has not only created situations where it becomes nearly impossible to make decisions, but it also results in missed opportunities, depression, and, in many cases, imposter syndrome. So how can art and the process of creating help with overthinking? We will discuss this in the…
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As creatives, one of our main concerns is how to create artwork even when life gets in the way. The stress and cares of work, school, and family life can sometimes take a toll on us, leaving us with little time to create. In this article, we will discuss tackling this using a systematic, three-pronged…
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In one of our previous blog posts, we discussed using brain games to sharpen focus and memory. We also outlined the benefits of trying out some of these games today. This time we are going to focus on how to use art therapy techniques to remember complex amounts of information. Below I will outline a…
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Getting back into your artistic practice after years of absence can be daunting. Coupled with the fear of not being good enough and having to relearn those skills that have become rusty over the years, you tend to feel like being a creative is not what it’s cracked up to be. The joy seems to…
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One of our main troubles of our modern world is trying to keep track of everything and remember everything around us. As we get older, memory is also something that we tend to struggle with. One of the main things that I have found that helps with this is brain games. They help increase cognition,…
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The following is a poem I have written based on my experience based on self worth. My face reflected to me A difference never shown before. I never actually until today, Saw me. Like really saw me. Without a lens to define me. No scars, no tears, absolutely no fears. I’m so worth it Not…
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By Tricia Diaz It seems that nowhere you go you could really find any form of peace. The peace that affirms, that feels like warm, inviting, like how you felt when you were a child resting in your mother’s arms; knowing full well that nothing could hurt or harm you at that moment. The events…
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A few articles prior, we talked about how to comfort a traumatized person and how to speak life and make sure that they find a sense of hope and love despite their trauma. In this article, we will discuss whether trauma blocks creativity and, if so, how creativity can be sparked or encouraged despite the…
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Gratitude is one of the most powerful aspects of wellness. Some may say that being grateful when there is nothing to be grateful for defeats the purpose of wellness itself. This is because it allows you to tell yourself you’re happy when you’re actually not. However, this is not what gratitude typically means. Gratitude is…
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In the case of wellness and creativity, your self-esteem, self-image, and self-worth are often called into question. For those who are creative, the main question is not, “Am I able to create?” but rather, when it comes to creating, “Is what I have created creative enough, technically sound enough, and in essence, is my art…