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Take a bath, spend time with family, take a walk… We all have our little habits to feel good. However, there is an activity you may not have thought of that could help you improve your mental health.
DIY as a solution to improve your mental health
Taking care of your mental health is an important issue. According to the World Health Organization, this “state of well-being enables everyone to realize their potential, to cope with the normal difficulties of life, to work successfully and productively, and to be able to make a contribution to the community”.
Many activities are well known to promote good mental balance. This is the case, for example, with yoga, creative and artistic activities, or even meditation.
According to Sam Reece, comedian and author of the book Shitty Craft Club, another activity would have many benefits: DIY. This hobby would then be beneficial for your general condition!
To benefit from its advantages, you don’t need to be a toolbox professional! According to Sam Reece, small DIY projects, low-end crafts or simple crafts are enough. What really matters is letting your creativity flow and having fun.
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Whether it’s personalizing a bag, making a bracelet or decorating a piece of furniture, DIY is an accessible activity that you can all do at home! In addition, this occupation has many benefits.
For example, if you have a rather intellectual professional activity, DIY allows you to take a manual break and combat work stress.
On the other hand, this activity makes you feel useful and increases your sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction. DIY also has positive effects on the body because it allows you to stay active and fight against a sedentary lifestyle. This hobby increases feelings of well-being, reduces anxiety and helps you focus on your creativity.
A survey even concluded that it can burn as many calories as a sports session (it still depends on the sport, the duration and the DIY planned…).
Finally, this activity can also be a moment of laughter and mutual aid if you share it with your friends. So it’s in your best interest to let your creativity shine and have fun with DIY!
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