As the days grow longer and brighter, June is the perfect time to tap into your creativity and explore how artistic expression can support your mental well-being. Whether you’re drawing, writing, crafting, or dancing, creative outlets can help process emotions, reduce stress, and foster joy.

Here are some ways to express yourself creatively this month:

• Draw or Paint What You Feel: You don’t need to be an artist—just let your emotions guide the colors and shapes. Use your art to release what’s on your mind or to celebrate something that brings you joy.
• Journal Your Thoughts: Set aside 5–10 minutes a day to write freely. Describe your day, your feelings, a dream, or even a fictional story. Writing helps organize thoughts and can be deeply healing.
• Make Music or Move to It: Play an instrument, create a playlist, or dance in your living room. Music can shift your mood, unlock memories, and bring your body and mind into harmony. Capture Beauty Around You: Take photos of things that make you smile—flowers blooming, shadows on the wall, people you love. Use your phone as a gratitude lens and notice the little things.
• Try a Craft or DIY Project: Crochet, collage, build something, or even bake a new recipe. The act of making with your hands can ease anxiety and boost self-esteem.

Mindful Moment: Draw your breath. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and imagine each inhale and exhale as a line on a page. Now open your eyes and sketch what your breath might look like—curvy, jagged, light, or bold. There’s no wrong way to express what’s inside you.