Opening my WhatsApp this morning, I had a couple of notifications from my friends wishing me “Happy Friendship Day”. It reminded me of the times when I was in school and we used to buy friendship bands, tie them on each other’s wrists, and celebrate our friendships. As we grew older, we lost this tradition […]
Art of Self-Talk
The constant chatter inside your little brain.The frequent can’ts and don’ts,The rare phases of optimism,It’s nothing but a dialogue between you and you. Kritika Jain I recently learned that if you constantly criticize yourself in a negative way and don’t say positive affirmations to yourself, it is because you have rarely heard loving and encouraging […]
My Top 9 Therapeutic Creative Arts Practices
“Creativity” has many different perspectives, and everyone sees it differently. Some might consider creativity to be reserved only for designers and artists. But some people, like me, see creativity in everyone. Many people just don’t feel creative due to these set norms by society, but that doesn’t mean that you aren’t creative. You can check […]
Coloring – A New Hobby For Adults?
“I’m extremely exhausted and burned out!” “Everything seems so overwhelming!” “I’m not able to focus on anything, not even the activities I enjoy doing!” “Anxiety haunts me every night, and it just doesn’t seem to go away.” “Urghhh! How can I stop overthinking? Does any of this relate to you? Do you feel that you’re […]
My Experience with Art Therapy
Disclaimer: I am not a professional or licensed therapist. I’m an artist, and this blog is based on my experience and things I have learned through courses and trial and error. This blog is not meant to diagnose anyone with any mental health issues; for that, it is recommended to seek professional support. I have […]
Art Block Crisis
Every now and then, we all face art block, also known as creative block. Everything feels so overwhelming, which increases our anxiety and leads to procrastination. I was facing the same issue for quite a few days, and this is my story of how the crisis looked to me and the techniques I usually use […]
Sunrise – A Poem
Got up at four,Thinking and moreIt’s midnight blueThe weather is cool Now it is fiveAnd music is lifePrussian it turnedIt just got fun Now blue is lightIt turned to whiteThe sun is risingThe sky is shining Here I’m lyingThe dark is dyingThe stars are goneThe moon is gone Baby peachWanna go to beachThis is artAnd […]
Unrealistic Dreams of a Curly Spirit
Walking around in nature with grass crushing beneath her feet. Picking up flowers in the spring, sitting idly while looking at the beautiful colours of the sky. Living in a small cottage within a small community, far from cities, baking pies and painting all day. Growing her own vegetables, fruits, and crops. Dancing her way […]