How using creativity promotes wellbeing.

Using your creativity is one of the keys to achieving infinite wellbeing. I believe that everybody has something creative inside of them. When they find it, this is when their journey to wellbeing takes a massive boost.  

Often I hear people say “But I don’t have a creative bone in my body! I can’t even get a stick-figure to look right!” This is asign that the voice of self-judgement has kicked in. It influences this person’s perception about whether they are any good or not.  Exercising your creativity is not about the product you produce. It is about the experiences you have whilst going through the process itself.  

What does it mean for me?

Being creative is not just about producing art though. Curiously, it could be that your happy place is doing other things you don’t think are ‘creative’. These could include cooking, landscaping, sewing, dancing, interior decorating, designing something, problem-solving, any writing, choosing what clothes to wear or even what hairstyle you like. Considering these examples, do you get the picture? I trust that you can now see how you bring your creative self to almost anything you do, if you care to acknowledge it.  

There is a lot of information that highlights how using creativity promotes wellbeing. For example, The University of Melbourne has established a Creativity and Wellbeing Hallmark Research Initiative to scientifically research the connections. I am looking forward to reading their results, although my experience already tells me that they will find strong linkages. It will be great to see them supported by empirical research.  

John Rodriquez is a Brisbane artist who is passionate about exploring his own creativity. He loves helping others to do the same. John is a trained coach who helps others to find enjoyment in their art making and guides them on their journey into their own spirit. 

To learn more about the linkages between creativity and wellbeing, contact John here.