The research-backed mental health benefits of making mediocre art
If your social media feeds are filled with photos of banana bread, rudimentary watercolor paintings, and beginner sewing projects, it may be more than just people acting out of boredom. They’re likely getting other benefits from those efforts, too. Creative practices can offer a buffer against Read More...
Why you should embrace the art of doing nothing
Think about the last time you did something only because it pleased you, not because it was expected. This is what makes it so sweet, and such a gift. Society has shifted toward prioritizing hyper-productivity, making the notion of doing nothing seem unproductive and inefficient. If there is time Read More...
Good enough: the pursuit of excellence has corrupted the world of leisure
Hobbies can be an antidote to too much stress. Doing things just for fun, relaxes. Many claim that they don’t have time. But there is another obstacle: our perfectionism. If you’re a jogger, it is no longer enough to cruise around the block; you’re training for the next marathon. We seem to Read More...