Creative Self-Care: How 15 Minutes of Crafting Can Boost Your Mood
- Kate Spinks Dean
- Aug 15
- 2 min read
Feeling Frazzled? Crafting is creative Self-Care You Can Actually Make Time For
Self-care often feels like one more thing on an endless to-do list. But it doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, just 15 minutes of mindful crafting can significantly boost your mood, calm your mind, and give you that little pocket of joy you might be craving.
At Curious Octopus, we believe creativity is self-care, and it can be simple.
Why Crafting is a Mental Health Superpower
Studies have shown that engaging in creative activities reduces cortisol (the stress hormone) and increases dopamine (the feel-good hormone). Crafting helps shift your focus away from worries and into the present moment, creating a calm, meditative effect.
You Don’t Need Hours or Fancy Supplies
If you think crafting is too time-consuming or needs a big setup, let’s change that narrative. Here are a few quick crafts you can do in just 15 minutes:
Doodle a mini mandala on a sticky note
Create a quick origami figure with scrap paper
Decorate a postcard to send to a friend
Paint a tiny watercolour sketch of something around you
Make Time for Yourself (Even in Small Moments)
Creativity doesn’t need to be a grand project. It can be a quiet act of self-kindness, a moment where you tell the world, "This time is mine."
Our monthly craft boxes are designed to make this easier. Everything you need comes in one box, plus you get to join a free, live workshop where we create together - no stress, just fun.
Start Small, Start Now
If you're ready to make creativity part of your self-care routine, join our Free 3-Day Curiosity Challenge and discover how easy it can be to bring a little more creativity into your life.
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