Get Creative and Reduce Stress: My 12-Month Plan for Renewing My Creativity
Recent research shows that being creative is an easy way to reduce stress. Cortisol levels in adults were measurably lower after a 45-minute art session. As a homeschooling mom, I have no problem finding creative outlets for my kids, but I often neglect myself. It's hard to make the time to paint a picture or knit a scarf when I feel responsible for raising the next Steve Jobs.