Why Did That Chicken Cross The Street? Mood Boosting Tricks

According to a Northern Arizona University study creating art makes people feel happier and less stressed.  Your first thought might be “Hey, I am not a creative person.”   Fear not, painting, knitting, decorating, organizing, gardening, planting, cooking and cleaning are only a few ideas that fall under the scope of being creative.  Any artistic endeavor gives you distance from your stress and unhappy feelings.  With some distance it is easier to come up with solutions to reduce stress.  Next time you need to reduce stress or merely need a pick me up, grab that crochet hook, make something fun and ask yourself, “Why did that chicken cross the street?”