Nourish Yourself |
"I feel proud when I read my creative writing pieces. "
Instead of taking photos, keeping a sketchbook or writing a diary, this travel journal is a scrapbook-style memoir of your travel experiences. You don’t need to be able to draw, or be a whiz at creative writing or photography. Learn how to capture your experiences visually, using recycled materials you can pick up easily when out and about.
Wellbeing benefits:Notice surroundings |
I want to learn how to get more enjoyment from days out, weekends and holidays.
I want to recycle in a creative way.
10–30 minutes.
On my own or with someone else.
Indoors.
Do this activity after days out, weekends and holidays.
Heavy quality paper is best, as it will support more glued images and will not buckle. Small books are the most portable, spiral bound will expand the most easily to allow for collage.
When we take part in creative activity it can slow heartbeat and reduce blood pressure. This may be due to the fact that expressive artistic activity releases neuro-chemicals, including endorphins, into the brain. These neuro-chemicals assist deep concentration, slow down pulse and breathing, and boost the immune system through what is termed ‘The Relaxation Response.’