ILLUSTRATION: PETER CROWTHER
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Tons of tips, tricksand strategies for life07/evening spent slumped on the sofa
might seem like the ideal way to
decompress, new research suggests
that you need to be proactive.
The study, published in Art
Therapy, found that spending 45
minutes at a pottery wheel has the
power to rebuild fragile mental
health by reducing levels of the
stress hormone cortisol in your
blood – something that 75 per cent
of participants exhibited.
In today’s “always-on” culture
of constant social media and
emails, experts believe that
artistic endeavours offer a
valuable outlet. The chance to
produce something original, rather
than simply responding to others,
serves as a stress-release valve.
The physical benefits of lowered
anxiety are well documented. But
the act of being creative has more
wide-reaching advantages than
simply addressing the
negatives. Separate reports
suggest that taking up crafts can
shape a 45 per cent reduction in
your risk of developing dementia,
as creative tasks promote the
production of new neurons, which
are crucial for maintaining a
healthy central nervous system as
you age. Plus, should you ever run
into Demi Moore, you’ll have
something to talk about.If your Monday blues have a habit
of dragging their heels until 5pm
on Friday, you’re not alone. A
recent survey of the Australian
labour force by the think tank
Reventure found that a staggering
73 per cent feel stressed about
their 9-to-5 due to workload and
job insecurity. And though anSACK CAREER
STRESS AND
MOULD CREATIVITY
An artistic hobby
will give your mood
a crafty boost.