Art and creating have gotten me through many of the tough spots of my life. Science is also catching up to what we’ve known since we first drew on cave walls (I’d like to think so at least): engaging in the arts has a massive positive effect on our mental health.
That’s why I’ve started the Stress Less Pencil – a weekly creative prompt designed to improve mental health.
Here are the first 10 prompts that will help you connect with yourself, manage stress, and have fun while you’re doing it.
Prompt #1 – Explorer’s Journal Entry
Connect to your surroundings by creating an explorer’s journal page of a plant you don’t know.
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Prompt #2 – Your Happiness Essentials
Make a collage of all the things that make you happy. Notice what is there, but also realise what isn’t.
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Prompt #3 – Make a Mess
Stop worrying about messing things up and go do it on purpose.
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Prompt #4 – The Mandala Zone
Get into the flow by colouring or creating your own Mandala.
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Prompt #5 – Your Happy-Clappy Palette of the Day
Find the colour palette that makes you happy and create some art with it.
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Prompt #6 – You’re a Superhero
Identify your strengths and draw yourself as a superhero.
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Prompt #7 – Your Emotional Landscape
Connect to your emotions and express them into a landscape drawing.
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Prompt #8 – Worry Doodles
Get your worries out of your head and onto paper with these doodles.
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Prompt #9 – A Letter of Gratitude
Write a thank you letter to a person that has helped you in your life.
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Prompt #10 – Intuitive Drawing
Turn off your head and let your intuition do the drawing.
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Happy creating!
