Old fashioned hobbies are getting popular among teens and young adults!
A recent article in Parents Magazine addressed how teens are gravitating toward “Grandma Hobbies,” which is boosting their mental health.
Becky Farley, a certified teacher of mindful self-compassion, shared her take on this positive trend.
Becky said there are benefits to slower crafts. You become an empowered creator instead of an overwhelmed consumer.
As consumers we…
- Become overwhelmed, distracted, and out of control
- Attach our identity and purpose to the media and stuff we consume
- Become isolated and lonely
- Judge and compare ourselves
As creators we….
- Become empowered
- Take time to to be mindful, present, and savor the small moments and details of our lives
- Attach our purpose to finding, becoming, and expressing our true values
- Express ourselves through the craft
- Find community and connection with people who came before us, and people in our communities, both online and in-person
- Develop skills like curiosity and gratitude that spur self-kindness and self-appreciation.
Becky said after seeing the benefits, it’s clear why teens (and lots of people of all ages and genders) gravitate toward these slower crafts and hobbies.
Three Steps of Self Compassion
Becky explained that the practice of mindful self-compassion has been scientifically proven to decrease signs of depression, anxiety, and improve overall life-satisfaction.
- Mindfulness
- Common humanity
- Self-kindness
The three steps of self-compassion show up in arts and crafts like sewing, baking, crocheting, etc.
Mindful Art Co’s take-at-your-own-pace online class is called Self-Empowerment Through Mindfulness. Register at mindfulartco.com. Use discount code ‘STUDIO5’.
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