What is Creativity?

More Than Just Art: A Tool for Your Wellbeing

Creativity is your natural ability to express yourself and see the world in new ways. It's not about being a perfect painter or musician; it’s about the simple act of making something new—an idea, a story, a drawing, or a solution to a problem. Everyone has the capacity to be creative.

The Benefits of a Creative Mind

Engaging your creative side is a powerful way to boost your mental health. It can help you to:

  • Think Differently: Strengthen your intuition and find new, exciting solutions to challenges.

  • Boost Your Mood: Creative acts can naturally increase feelings of pleasure and accomplishment.

  • Improve Your Focus: The concentration required for a creative task can improve your ability to plan and learn in other areas of your life.

Creativity as a Form of Mindfulness

Have you ever been so absorbed in an activity that the rest of the world fades away? That's the power of creativity. Much like meditation, creative tasks like crafting, writing, or making art increase your concentration and create a sense of calm.

Ready to Get Creative?

Our Wellbeing Toolkit features a number of activities to inspire you. As you try them, remember to be mindful. If your mind wanders, gently take a deep breath and bring your focus back to the creative task. The goal is simply to engage your senses and enjoy the process.

Sight

inspire your creative use of colours, shades, tones, textures, structures, and shapes.

Hearing 

can support the creative process of music or poetry. It can also act as inspiration for visually creative activities, such as filmmaking and creating art.

Touch 

can keep you in contact with your creative activity as you feel different textures or weights of the materials you use.

Smell 

is a very useful senses when you creative activity involves cooking, baking, or essential oils. Taste is equally important to smell when you work creatively in the kitchen!

When you feel you have found a creative activity that truly aligns with your personality, your creative flow will help you to feel more present in yourself, which is time well spent!

 

And so begins your journey into creative practice!