Hi, Creative Friends-
It’s February and love is in the air! If you are a bit like me, it can be hard to make time for the people and things we love when life is total chaos. However, focusing on love, whether it’s taking time for a friend or tapping into an activity that brings us joy becomes even more important as the year rolls forward. That’s why here are…
3 Creative Ideas To Focus On Love & Make Life Bloom.
Make Time For Hugs: This one seems kind of weird and obvious to suggest but did you know creating time for hugs and physical affection is important for our mental health? Studies show hugs can improve social bonding, slow heart rate, and reduce stress and anxiety. In short, hugs make us bloom! Make hugs an intentional part of your February by setting a timer daily on a calendar for a 1 -minute “Hug break.” Use this “Bear Hug” coloring sheet to make the time even connective.
Whisk Up Love: Creating something we love in the kitchen is good for our mind, body, and creative soul! For February, try this recipe from Molly Wilk for “One Bite Texas Sheet Cake Truffles” and watch love bloom as everyone swoons over these delicious chocolate treats.
Bouquet Time: When it’s the beginning of February, and we are in the trenches of winter, it can be hard to feel like anything is going to bloom, ever! This is why it’s a great time to pick up a big bouquet of flowers at a local market or this “February Violet Birthday Flower print at Society 6” as a reminder there is “room to bloom” even in the depths of winter!
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and how you will focus on love in February.
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Keep going, creative friends!
xoxo,
Andra
