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The Benefits of Being Creative in a Work-Driven Society

Savannah Jenkins
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at NCSU chapter.

Recently, I have realized that the busier and older I become, the less creativity I have. As a certified workaholic, I can never just sit down and write. I am always thinking of what “better” activities I could do, like homework or studying.

So, what if I told you brainstorming or doing artistic hobbies could actually be more productive? 

Scheduling time within our busy schedules to be creative in such a work-run society could be the key to feeling more organized and just overall, well, better. The unique ability to write, draw, paint, crochet, and create in other ways is what makes us human, after all. 

In this article, I am going to go over the physical and psychological benefits of taking a block of your day to enjoy your hobbies.

1. ADAPTABILITY

The change artists experience in their own projects allows them to be more adaptable in their daily lives as well. The challenges and shifts within the workplace or school environment are less daunting when you are already used to rewriting drafts or fixing mistakes within your stitches. Art is all about making “happy mistakes” as Bob Ross would say.

2. LIFELONG LEARNING

Artists look around and see the beauty of all things around them. This curiosity that runs through our veins encourages us to learn and grow throughout our entire lives. The exploration and experimentation that we experience in our art overlap with our lives.

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3. INCREASED ENGAGEMENT

Engaging in creative tasks increases the overall morale and productivity, leading to more motivation and higher job/school satisfaction. So, instead of suffering from procrastination, try coloring or reading and then you can attempt looking over those pesky notes again.

4. PERSONAL FULFILLMENT

The most obvious benefit of being artistic is the relaxing and positive nature of it. It can give people a greater sense of purpose, enhancing the overall quality of life they experience. For me personally, I always feel more depressed or unmotivated when I am suffering from writer’s block or give it up for an extended period of time.

This is most likely due to this being my personal stress outlet. Without it, there is no way to get my stronger emotions out.

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Savannah Jenkins is a writer for Her Campus at NC State University. She is responsible for writing articles monthly to be reviewed and published. This is her first year on Her Campus. Outside of Her Campus, Savannah is the Public Relations Coordinator for Phi Sigma Rho Sorority at NC State and helps other women in STEM have a community to rely on. She helps organize service events for the sorority, such as volunteering at animal shelters, homeless shelters, and working with other female-based organizations. She is also a part of Zoology club and the Environmental Conservation Association. While in high school, she took part in Creative Writing club and creative writing classes from NCSSM. She is a sophomore at NC State University majoring in Zoology with minors in Nutrition and Wildlife Science. After graduation, she hopes to take part in international wildlife conservation to have both of her passions fulfilled: saving animals and travel. Savannah was born and raised in Lincolnton, NC with her younger brother, her cat Lucky, and her dog Foxy. She enjoys reading, listening to music, volunteering, writing, and traveling in her free time. While in Lincolnton, she helped dogs and cats get adopted through Helping Animals to Survive (HATS) which made the shelter no kill and made it possible for animals to get adopted for only $20 at the local Petsmart.