If you believe improving your body, spirit, mind, soul, longevity, and life are important, then think creatively. In other words, consider how you can channel creative expression into a better you.

The mountains of expert proof connecting creativity to improving your health and life, continues to grow. But along with this, comes the “monkey mind” holding you back and telling you creative expression is a guilty pleasure.

Not anymore.

It’s time to embrace your inner child, unleash your creativity and reap the endless benefits. So, get going. Find something that fulfills that creative urge. Music, crafts, art, dance, coloring, or canning, whatever you choose, find your “jam” (pun intended).

You don’t need me to share a list of creative gifts for your birthday, anniversary, holiday, or “Treat Yourself” occasion. But I would like to encourage you to think about the “creative” list you’re craving to indulge in and gifts for the creative in your life. Then get resourcing and building your tool kit.

To help you get started, here a few of my favorite resources and incredibly inspirational videos for creative activities:

• Join the crafting movement with ready made kits at Annie’s Kit Clubs.
• List of the best flower pressing kits on the market at Best Reviews.
• Very cool Adult DIY kits, parties, and subscription boxes at DIY Craft Kits.

Don’t have the pennies to invest? Here are a few resources and books to help you creatively reduce, recycle, reinvent, and reuse what you have on hand:

• Papercrafters shows how you can turn old books into art.
• Good Housekeeping shares 50 easy and unique craft ideas for adults that won’t break the bank.
• Organic Crafts shares over 75 activities for kids and adults made from recycling things around the house and incorporating natural resources.

I hope this article provided you with a few applicable ideas. I would be honored if you shared this on social media. And speaking of sharing, please share your own ideas and experiences below. Together, we can build an uplifting community that focuses on supporting each other’s happiness, wellbeing, creativity, and success.