Ways Craft is Good for Us

Helps us relax

Improves coordination

Makes us more creative and productive

Releases mental stress

Teaches new skills

Can help us go into a flow state

Helps take our mind off negative thoughts

Connects us with history

Improves our quality of life

Can fill an occupational void

Can inspire and uplift others

Gives us a feeling of achievement

Helps us feel more refreshed

Gives a sense of belonging

Can boost our confidence

Helps us cope with stress, anxiety and depression

Increases empathy

We can get absorbed in a project

Can help boost morale and confidence

Can save us money if we make furnishings we might have bought otherwise (unless we spend more money on supplies than it would have cost to buy something already made)

Gets us off our phone

We can improve at it

Can strengthen bonds

Can be shared with others

Can help us overcome difficulties

Improves fine motor skills

Can strengthen our hands

Inspires us to think critically

Gives a sense of satisfaction

Makes us feel happier

Can improve spontaneity

Encourages communication

Can help us meet people

Lessens anxiety (unless our anxiety relates to unfinished craft projects)

Can help us make friends

Can increase feelings of engagement and peace

Has the ability to change the way we think and feel

Increases positive emotions

Can help us speak our mind

Helps us socialize

Decreases negative emotions

Enhances brain productivity

Improves our focus

Can reduce pain

Keeps our brain sharp

Can stimulate our brain

Can inspire us

Fosters social connection

Can help us express grief

Can give us purpose

Allows us to learn new skills

Can soothe and comfort us

Can be a good alternative to not great coping strategies

Lessens effect of serious health conditions

Helps us develop other skills

Helps us create meaningful, personal gifts

Helps us feel a sense of accomplishment

Can foster new social connections

Helps us express ourselves

Improves hand-eye coordination

Helps maintain mental health