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The benefits of arts and crafts for adults

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Adriana Bello - published on 05/16/21
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If you're bored at home, try learning a new craft, which is fun, rewarding, and has lots of benefits!

In recent months, many of us have increased our screen time, myself included! Faced with the impossibility—or at least difficulty—of going out, many of us have taken refuge in social networks, streaming services and online messaging to talk to our friends and family. But this reliance on technology to communicate is not entirely healthy, either physically (eyesight, sedentary lifestyle, etc.) or mentally (more stress and even isolation).

Sometimes we believe that arts and crafts are only for children, but that's not the case. They’re also extremely beneficial for adults, and now more than ever it’s important to include them in our weekly routines.

HANDCRAFT

If you're one of those people who think they’re not creative or don't have any manual skills, remember that we all are creative, each in our own unique way, because we’re created to reflect our Creator.

Take some time to figure out what inspires you, and enjoy the benefits that a creative activity offers. Here are just a few:

    KNITTING

    Some ideas for arts and crafts you can do:

      We’re human and there are no magic recipes for instant success in any activity. But with all the technological development and the hustle and bustle of daily tasks, let's not forget to use our hands and our God-given talents to exercise our creativity and feed our spirit.

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