10 REASONS WHY ART IS IMPORTANT AND MAKES YOU FEEL HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER
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How do you feel, when you read a novel? Sing a song? Paint something? or play a musical instrument? …Relaxed and Happy, don’t you?
Relax! Here are 10 answers to these questions for you.
1. HOW ART MAKES YOU HAPPIER
We all express our creativity in the form of art. It’s a
spontaneous behaviour of the human being. Art can have many forms. No matter what
the form for this creative expression is. Art makes you feel good. But Art does
more than just that. Art in any form whether creating or observing reduces the
stress hormone called cortisol. It also releases the feel-good hormones called
endorphins which helps you combat stress and pain. Watching a movie, attending
a play, listening to music, or even just doodling in a notebook releases the
feel-good hormones endorphins which eventually helps release dopamine leading
to experience positive sensations. By creating or simply appreciating art in any form, you slowly transform into a more positive individual letting you
enjoy a sense of fulfilment. Art can be created by anyone who is creative.
That said there is no one in this world that is not creative. If you haven’t
created any form of art till now, it only means you haven’t tried doing it.
2. ART MAKES YOU HEALTHIER TOO
It’s scientifically proven that art improves memory and
promotes self-monitoring, introspection and out-of-the-box thinking.
Since in art, there are no such things as only one solution. It
gives you a free flight to creativity, maximizing your ability to focus and
enhancing problem-solving skills. It improves the health of your mind and body
in multiple ways. By improving your physical and mental well being, you
actually delay ageing.
3. WHO CAN CREATE ART?
It is not that artists are lucky
enough to be able to enjoy the ability to paint or write. In fact, it is not
about luck, it is about hard work – the number of hours they put into their art.
They are not just creative, they are hard-wired for creativity. They have honed
themselves to their craft. You can do it too, you only have to try it.
Creating art is an absolutely
rewarding feeling. You are giving life to something from within yourself…
something original that you can share with the world… something that has a pure
intrinsic value.
The word ‘Art’ is associated with many misconceptions. There are a few that may think you need to create
sculptures and paintings to be considered a real artist. And then there are
others who think art is a talent. A few more are of the opinion that they
cannot benefit from art since they are not good at it. There may be some more
who may feel, only an art therapist can help you enjoy the therapeutic benefits of art.
Art could be anything…cooking…writing…photography…gardening…comedy
Art is what you make of it. It has no constraints. The definition is wide open.
You don’t have to worry about which art form to pursue. Anything that comes
naturally to you… vibes with your personality… is right for you.
While you spend those hours alone
with your creativity, engaged in your creative task, you will find your mindset
and your thoughts in a state of complete freedom, away from anxiety, negativity
and stress. You experience a flow that cannot be expressed in words. Once you
are into it, it keeps going. Art is never complete. It takes you deep into your
personal development.
When you deeply engage yourself
into art, your mind starts churning out new ideas, thoughts and imagery, all in
a positive way. No vitamin or mental supplement can do what art can do to you.
Creating your own art is the ultimate mental boost you can ever experience in
life.
While you spend those hours alone
with your creativity, engaged in your creative task, you will find your mindset
and your thoughts in a state of complete freedom, away from anxiety, negativity
and stress. You experience a flow that cannot be expressed in words. Once you
are into it, it keeps going. When you deeply engage yourself into art, your
mind starts churning out new ideas, thoughts and imagery, all in a positive
way. No vitamin or mental supplement can do what art can do to you. Creating
your own art is the ultimate mental boost you can ever experience in life.
4. MISCONCEPTION ABOUT ART
Art is often associated with many
misconceptions. Some people think that only those who create paintings or
sculptures are artists. There are some who believe art is talent and you need
to be born with. Again there is a section who think you cannot benefit from
art if you are not good at it.
It’s very important to know that
art can be anything. It can be cooking, writing, photography gardening and
much more. Art is what you make of it. Art doesn’t have any constraints and a
specific form.
You could pursue any kind of art
you want. It is best to choose something that comes naturally to you and vibes
with your personality.
Art is not only about talent,
rather about hard work. When it comes to the therapeutic benefits of art, you
can definitely enjoy them without the help of an art therapist.
Creating a piece of art on your
own or merely observing art at an exhibition, has many benefits of your mental
health and well-being. Many art galleries, museum experts and art dealers are
aware of these benefits and therefore actively promote art therapy activities
in galleries and museums.
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5. ART AS A PASSION TO THE EXTENT OF MADNESS
Many people believe high levels
of creativity are liked to madness (a medical condition). There is a belief
that most accomplished artists are eccentric, more prone to unusual odd
behaviour.
We also believe in madness, but
we associate it with passion. Passion to the extremity of madness. It is rather
a favourable condition, a flow than a flaw. It induces you to be more creative
rather than destructive leading to mental peace and happiness.
6. ART ENCOURAGES PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
When you spend hours alone, fully
engaged in your creative activities, you will find your mindset and thoughts in
a state of complete freedom. You will be miles away from anxiety stress and any
form of negative feelings.
You will experience a creative
flow that cannot be explained with words. Once you feel the flow you just keep
going.
Exploring your inner self and your feelings encourage personal development. Being deeply engaged in art, no
matter whether you are creating it or observing it, will help you come up with
new ideas, develop new thought patterns and imagery.
No vitamin or supplement can aid
your mental health as art can do. Creating and appreciating art is the most
significant mental boost you can experience in life.
7. HOW TO BRING MORE ART INTO YOUR LIFE?
Although the physical and mental benefits are obvious in creating or appreciating an artwork we tend to spend
much of our time in the virtual world of internet consuming information.
Instead, why don’t we sit and
spend some time to convert our own outgoing signal to a beautiful piece of art
and contribute also rather consuming all the time.
This doesn’t mean creating art
should be your priority and become an artist and you make a living out of it.
This is rather to make a way of your living.
Engage in some creative task.
Focus on expressing yourself and explore new ideas. This is your cup of tea
actually. And you can make it happen. Whether you decide to paint, sing dance
or write, start loving it and experience yourself as to how the world of
happiness unfolds in front of you.
8. ART AS AN EXCHANGE OF THOUGHTFULLNESS
Use your instincts and creativity
to turn ideas into gifts. Create quality personalized gifts that may mean
something for the one you’re gifting to. Your art would be considered as your
thoughtfulness that makes your gift and you stand out as it is emotion bound.
Try to figure out different ways to solve a problem. Think ‘out of the box’
stop following the same rules you follow every day. Create your own style as
you see fit.
It’s not about choosing colours
and line, it’s all about expressing your feelings in a unique way, and most
importantly in a way that touches others. Keep in mind the words of Thomas
Robbins who said that ‘ In the haunted house of life, art is the only star that
doesn’t creak.
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A musician once wondered,” if
art is so good for my mental health and well being, why is my life still so
messed up?
Since he didn’t see s meaning in
his music anymore, he decided to remove it from his life. When he did that, he
found out that his life is even more messed up without music. He missed that
one thing that has brought so much happiness into his life.
The satisfaction that art brings into our life doesn’t necessarily have to be the greatest. However, we cannot
ignore the fact that art, for many people is a tremendous source of happiness
and part of their daily lives.
Pursuing art and expressing
yourself creatively can give incredible meaning to your life. It can help you
combat your internal negativity, boost your self-esteem and confidence and lead
to personal growth.
10. ART IN PERSONALITY BUILDING
AND RECOGNITION.
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There is more that the practice of art can do to
you besides making you happy and healthy. It can change the way you look at
life and how you deal with life. It can make you a different person altogether.
The artists get special recognition and honour in society for the contribution they make.
CONCLUSION
As mentioned in the beginning
that human being is inherently creative beings, born with an innate desire to
express themselves. Art is only one medium for such expression and offers a
range of creative activities that are only limited by our imagination.
Artistic expression significantly
benefits our physical, mental and emotional health, and simply put, makes us
happier and healthier as individuals.
By expressing ourselves and
creating a piece of art, we simply not personally enjoy the benefits. If we
decide to share that piece of art with the rest of the world, others can enjoy
it too. With only one click of a mouse, we can share our artwork with not just
thousands, but millions of people across the world.
So, what Say?
Do you pursue any form of art?
How do you fee doing that? Share your thoughts and express your mind in the
comment section.
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