It is my passion to share the benefits of adding creativity to a healthy lifestyle.

I was a registered nurse for more than thirty years and then I discovered the magical world of creating.

Yes, I'm a professional artist and that is certainly creative.

I'm here to tell you that art is not the only form of creativity.

1. Gardening,

2. Choosing those special things to put in your home,

3. Cooking,

4. Sewing,

5. Writing,

6. Playing a musical instrument,

7. Organizing,

8. Building anything,

9. Flower arranging,  

10. Dancing

These are a few examples of being creative.

The health benefits include

1. Lowering your stress level- including your blood pressure

2. Increasing serotonin production that increases your sense of happiness and euphoria

3. Increasing concentration 

4. Increasing problem solving skills

5. Improving communication skills

6. Improving motor skills

7. Release of hidden emotions

8. Improving observation skills

9. Improves  memory

10. Nurtures emotional growth

11. Decreases depression

12. Decreases anxiety

13. Enhances self control

14. Increases self esteem

15. Fosters Language development

16. Stimulates brain activity

17. Fosters perseverance 

18. Increases spontaneity 

19. Increased attention span

20. Stimulates the senses

Before you say, "There's not a creative bone in my body." Follow along with my blog and see some of the things I have come up with to me creative.