5 creative activities to relax at home

Celebrate World Relaxation Day with these 5 creative activities that will help you reduce stress and find calm in your daily life.

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On August 15 we celebrate World Relaxation Day, a date that reminds us of the importance of slowing down, breathing and taking care of our mental health. In a world where stress and rushing seem to dominate, finding moments to disconnect is essential.

To commemorate this day, at Domestika we propose 5 creative activities that not only help you relax, but also stimulate your imagination and emotional well-being.

Painting and watercolor: let the colors flow[/b] 1.

Painting is one of the most effective forms of active meditation. You don't need experience: just let the brush move and the colors blend. Activities such as [b]botanical watercolor or creative lettering allow you to enter a state of full concentration that reduces stress.
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2. Ceramics: modeling to find calm.

The contact with clay is therapeutic. Modeling pieces, feeling the texture and working with your hands helps to disconnect from mental noise. Ceramics is not only creative, it is also a form of mindfulness.

3. Creative photography: capturing moments of peace.

Going for a walk with your camera or cell phone and looking for details that would normally go unnoticed -the light coming through a window, the textures of a wall- is a practice that encourages mindfulness and the enjoyment of the present.

4. Embroidery and sewing: calm stitch by stitch.

Embroidery and sewing are perfect for getting into a slow and steady rhythm. With each stitch, your mind focuses on the present and you leave worries behind. You can try simple projects like floral embroidery or patchwork.
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5. Creative writing and journaling.

Writing is a powerful tool to release tensions and order thoughts. Spending a few minutes a day writing about your emotions, ideas or made-up stories is a simple way to relax and connect with yourself.

Celebrate World Relaxation Day by creating

Spending time on creative activities is not only a pleasure, it's also an investment in your mental health. So this August 15, give yourself permission to experiment, create and relax.

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