Handcrafted floral arrangements enhance mental and physical health.
Why?
At FFF, we wholeheartedly support how important crafting of any kind is for improving your mental and physical health. Research has shown that crafting, regardless of the medium, can improve mood, increase self-esteem, and generally reduce stress. Additionally, research has shown that crafting slows down cognitive decline and improves mental agility as well as fine and gross motor skills.
A decrease in stress
Making crafts can help lower stress levels, which are detrimental to one's physical and mental health. The brain region responsible for processing fear and negative emotions, may become less active because of the repetitive activities involved in crafting.
A happier mood
Self-confidence and mood can both be enhanced by crafting. Making something can release neurotransmitters that support happiness and wellbeing because it requires effort and the expectation of satisfaction. Crafting can improve both gross and fine motor movements.
Reduced cognitive decline
Crafting can help decrease cognitive decline.
Sense of accomplishment
Finishing a craft project from beginning to end can make you feel really accomplished.
Sense of belonging
When learning and focusing on a new hobby or working on projects with new friends, arts and crafts can offer a sense of community.
Improved empathy
Engaging with other artists and crafters can improve critical thinking and empathy.
Meaning and purpose
Crafting can give people something meaningful to do.
