At retirement, you have the opportunity to pursue interests you may not have had time for when you were younger. Take advantage of this time of your life. Embrace and nurture your creativity and enhance your quality of life. Creativity:

1. Slows Mental Decline

Creative activities slow down cognitive decline, stimulate multiple areas of the brain, and keeps the brain alert. Painting, writing, crafting, cooking, gardening, and any activity that uses your creativity can enhance cognitive functions, sharpen focus, and improve critical thinking.

2.  Is a Means of Self-Expression

Creativity can be a way to express your feelings, fears, hopes, dreams, and even experiences. Emotional venting through creativity can be profoundly therapeutic.

3. Gives a Sense of Achievement and Purpose

Working on a project, no matter how big or small, gives you a sense of purpose, and completing it gives you a sense of accomplishment. (more…)