Paint Your Stress Away

We all know how stressful college can be, with assignments and exams and meetings and obligations that keep piling on top of each other. It can be so hard to relieve all of these stressors, especially when most days you feel like you’re drowning, not thriving. 

You may have tried some common stress relief practices, like meditation, exercising, or listening to music, but have you tried using a creative outlet to calm your nerves? Canvas painting and other artistic activities can be a really effective tool for relieving stress and feeling more at ease.

Canvas painting is relaxing and productive, so you can feel like you’ve accomplished something even while you take a much-needed break from schoolwork. It may not seem like much, but a blank canvas is an exciting fresh start for developing your personal health and wellbeing. And if you don’t know what to paint, you can find lots of different ideas on Pinterest! Remember that this activity is supposed to be relaxing– don’t get too stressed about the details!

Have fun and paint on! In the wise words of Bob Ross, “Believe that you can do it ‘cause you can do it.” 

• Bob Ross
• painting
• Stress-relief