How painting reduces stress: The science behind art and wellbeing
Why creative activities can help reduce stress at work What happens when we stop analysing for a moment and start creating? In 2016, researchers at Drexel University studied what happened to participants’ cortisol levels after 45 minutes of art-making. Cortisol is commonly used as a biological marker of stress. The result was striking: 75% of […]
The connection between creativity and wellbeing at work
The relationship between creativity and wellbeing is not incidental. It is neurological, psychological and deeply practical. And for organisations that want both high performance and healthy people, it is one of the most important connections to understand. What the research shows A substantial body of research links creative engagement at work with reduced stress, greater […]
