Gratitude reduces stress and boosts happiness and self-esteem, which is really important for us as individuals, but it’s also important for gratitude to be practiced as part of a team. But do teams really practice gratitude at work?

Life can sometimes feel like a whirlwind, with our busy schedules leaving little room for creativity. But guess what? You don’t need a big budget or hours of free time to sprinkle a bit of creativity into your daily routine! In fact, a few simple tweaks to some of your daily routines means you can easily add creativity into your life, and it’s a fantastic way to boost your mental health.. So, let’s dive into 10 easy ways to nurture your creative spirit without adding stress to your already full plate!

My experiences of how creativity helped to support me through postnatal depression

Next time you’re thinking of creating some affirmations, why not get the craft box out - better still, clay! And get messy, get creative and craft your own unique affirmations, that will have so much more personal meaning.

Technology has undoubtedly made our lives more convenient, but we can't ignore its impact on our creativity and ‘play’ as adults. At The Creative Wellbeing Company we believe in the importance for adults to play, embrace mess, and get creative - which we believe means getting in touch with our inner toddler, and embracing those nostalgic creative skills. In this blog, we'll take a journey through the twists and turns of the digital world to uncover the effects of technology on our innate ability to create and play.

And so I got thinking about the relationship between creativity and privilege - something I’d never even considered until this day. The reality is that children who come from poorer backgrounds, often do not have the same access to creativity at a younger age - from buying materials, or attending arts or creative activities, such as trips to museums.

Mindful Craft Session with Edgbaston Stadtium

Stress impacts us all at some point in our lives. It challenges us all in different ways, at different times and for different lengths of time. And for some reason, it largely goes unnoticed, or not taken seriously. But the reality is that by not dealing with stress effectively it can lead to numerous health problems.

So, what can we do to combat stress? Yes, we can stop encouraging a long-hours work culture, and encourage employees to take their holiday entitlement. But what about creativity? Taking time to be creative has proven to significantly improve our mental health.

Why is creativity so important in the workplace? By improving our confidence and self-esteem, reducing stress and improving social connection, you’ve got a happier, healthier and more productive team.

Welcome to my brand new website! Just in case you're new around here, I wanted to take some time to introduce myself, and tell you a bit more about what we do at The Mindful Craft Company.