Adulting is basically juggling emails, deadlines, and mild existential dread.
Some of us cope with coffee, with therapy… others, with aren't coping at all .
But have you tried painting badly on purpose? 😅
No, seriously- research says professionals who engage in art activities monthly have about 48% lower odds of developing depression. So technically, painting abstract blobs is cheaper than burnout.
Think about it; when was the last time you created something that wasn’t a spreadsheet?
Art isn’t just about colors; it’s a soft reboot for your brain. You stop overthinking, start feeling, and before you know it, you’re accidentally solving that big work problem while using the wrong color to color a lemon.
Take Tunde, a product manager who joined a pottery class for “networking.” Now, his best ideas come while spinning clay; not sitting in strategy meetings. Turns out, creativity isn’t lazy; it’s the shortcut your brain’s been begging for.
So yes! Book that painting session, join the dance class, visit the gallery.
Those art experiences lead to personal and professional growth.
**You might just find your next big idea hiding under a pile of paint splatters.
Because in this economy, art is therapy with better lighting.