“Creativity and play unlock inner resources for dealing with stress, solving problems, and enjoying life. When we are creative, we are resourceful, and we problem-solve in new and original ways, which fuels our courage. Our thinking expands, and our connections with ourselves and others deepen.”~p. 247, Onward by Elena Aguilar
Benefits of Play
- Relieves stress
- Improves relationships
- Improves brain function
- Stimulates the mind and boosts creativity
- Keeps us feeling young and energetic
~pp. 251-252
Creativity is “the ability to dream things up and make them happen, to live driven by curiosity and not by fear . . . Here’s another argument for indulging in creativity: it’s good for your brain. It gets your alpha waves going. Alpha waves are signals in the brain that closely correlate with states of relaxation. Scientists have found when people are relaxed, they’re much more likely to have big aha! moments . . .”~pp. 258-259
“Getting hands dirty settles an anxious mind.”~p. 260
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