Do you ever find yourself struggling to find a creative outlet? As graduate and professional students, it can be challenging to find time for self-care and creativity as you work to manage and balance multiple responsibilities. However, there is not just one way to be creative – and you don’t have to be an artist to incorporate creativity into your daily life. Check out these tips and opportunities for creative wellness.
There are many creative activities and hobbies you can do for fun! Some examples include:
- Arts and crafts
- Drawing or doodling
- Painting
- Coloring
- Digital/visual art and graphic design
- Collages
- Vision boards
- Pottery
- DIY projects
- Knitting/crocheting/sewing/cross-stitching
- Photography
- Puzzles
- Video games and board games
- Dancing
- Playing an instrument or singing
- Acting or performing
- Comedy
- Gardening
- Cooking and baking
- Writing, journaling, or blogging
- Interior Design
- Fashion
- Reading
Columbus has a variety of opportunities to explore arts and culture throughout the community. Here are just a few:
- Wexner Center for the Arts
- Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum
- King Arts Complex
- Urban Arts Space
- Short North Gallery Hop
- Gateway Film Center
- The Candle Lab
- Table Top Game Café
- Columbus Museum of Art
- Cultural Arts Center
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- Topiary Park
- Columbus Park of Roses
- Otherworld
- Thurber House
- Kelton House Museum and Garden
- Festivals and Community Events – Experience Columbus
- Concerts
- Theater performances
Reminders:
- Your self-expression is inherently creative! How you dress, style your hair, or decorate your space are all examples of creativity.
- Do you like spoken word, public speaking, speech and debate, or poetry? Communication can be creative!
- The music and podcasts that you listen to are all elements of your own creativity and sense of self. So are your favorite movies and TV shows!
- Imagination and storytelling are creative.
- Problem-solving and strategizing involve a lot of creativity, which students are engaging in all the time!
Resources
- The Writing Center – https://cstw.osu.edu/
- Ohio Union D-Tix – https://activities.osu.edu/programs/dtix
Lucy Hennon, Graduate Student Outreach Assistant