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Listening to live music be it a local jazz/piano concert or your favorite musician/band performing, can be a highly intimate and refreshing experience. There is even research to prove that live music is relaxing. It is also a great way to support your favorite artist. If not a comic book, even children’s books or novels can make for a fun read. Some examples are books by Dr Seuss, Ruskin Bond, Roald Dahl and Judy Blume. 24. Hug a Tree

Martin L, et al. (2018). Creative arts interventions for stress management and prevention: a systematic review.Static stretching is where you stretch a muscle and hold the stretch for a few seconds before releasing. This is similar to the PMR technique discussed earlier. While you hold and release, consciously feel all the stress in your muscles melt away. 83. Play with Play-Doh or modeling clay Swimming, especially in natural lakes can be extremely relaxing. But even if you don’t have a lake nearby and your only option is chlorine treated water, it can still give you all the benefits. Play around in the water, float in it, feel the water and listen to the water as you swim. Petting a dog/cat/rabbit or any other furry animal can feel highly relaxing. Research indicates that petting animals releases feel good hormones in humans.

Mandala drawing has a long history, but made its way into psychology with Carl Jung, founder of analytical psychology. Simply fill your bath with warm water and add around 2 to 3 cups of magnesium sulfate (Epson salt) or magnesium chloride salts and soak it in for about 20 to 25 minutes. Follow this up with a shower. Make this into a cleansing ritual you do once on a weekly or monthly basis. 15. Sing or dance

Hire a bicycle and take it for a spin along a calm traffic-free road. Feel the cool air caressing your skin as you ride along scenic locations. 58. Stretch Cuddling releases feel good hormones in your body. Cuddle with your partner and consciously feel their presence energy. 46. Create something As opposed to a maze (that offers a lot of misdirections), a labyrinth has a single winding path that leads to the center. As you enter and walk a labyrinth by following the pattern, you automatically become more mindful and can even get into a relaxed meditative state. So if you have a labyrinth located anywhere close to you (you can find them in parks, playgrounds, churches etc.), be sure to give it a try. Fabric work is another fun, delicate way to practice art therapy. Tie-dying and sewing are great ways to create, and the best part is that you can wear your work. 6. Coloring Books Excessive stress is nothing new to many people across the country, both young and old. Whether it’s a busy home or work life or you’re dealing with mental or physical health issues that are putting you on edge, there are alternative forms of treatment that may help relieve your stress, such as art therapy.

What is your favorite relaxing activity? Please feel free to leave a comment below and let us know. Go to a children’s park and watch children play. Tune into their carefree energy. 26. Sit on a swing Another critical part of therapy and relieving stress is to be able to process and understand the emotions that may be causing you problems in the first place. Identifying the root of a problem is the only way to accurately begin to treat it. Art therapy helps patients get in touch with their feelings so they can find the roots of their troubles and begin the journey of understanding and processing them. 3. Art Offers an Emotional Release Mindfulness and self-awareness play a significant role in art therapy. Practicing mindfulness, in the simplest terms, means tuning into your emotions, thoughts, and body. This is what allows a client to go through the therapy process while creating art. 2. It Helps You Process and Understand Emotions

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Another art activities for stress relief is dark drawing, otherwise known as drawing in absolute darkness. The point is that you get to draw, express your emotions, and be creative, all without anybody criticizing or judging your work, and yes, this includes you. We are often our own worst enemies and our biggest critics. Experts have also noted that creative art therapy can help with the burden of physical and mental health symptoms, and help you adapt in stressful situations.

If you find yourself criticizing your own work, you will not be able to relax, even with art activities intended for relaxation. Therefore, an excellent way to relieve stress and express emotions without heavy self-criticism is to draw or paint in the dark. 5. Write a Poem or Create a Poem Word CollageCreating your mandala can be additionally therapeutic because you can include your meaningful symbols and imagery. Therefore, it can serve as a great emotional outlet. 2. General Drawing and Painting This Mini Zen Garden Labyrinth Maze from ZenLife allows you to use a stylus or your finger to draw a labyrinth on sand. As you move the stylus through the sand, you will see the labyrinth pattern arising which can be really relaxing. 78. Watch some street art