Art was never the primary function of this website. As time has passed it’s become more about the mental well-being of others and showing that creativity can help with stressful symptoms. It’s been a wild ride so far. But by default of the writing and drawing I do for the site and the messages IContinue reading “Cover Girl! 💋”
Category Archives: Creative coping strategies
Crap poems part 3 – time
I’m finding myself struggling with sleep, and that only makes me ponder time and how badly I manage it. My most productive moments seem to happen around now – 3.27am on Wednesday. Normally (like now) I can’t sleep because I’m in pain, and although being busy at this time seems efficient, later I’ll pay theContinue reading “Crap poems part 3 – time”
Haiku Hope part 2 – lazy
Here’s my latest Haiku of hope, written during downtime and while pondering the days where you get to do nothing at all. Being lazy doesn’t have to be a negative venture. Sometimes it’s essential for your brain to relax and recharge by doing nothing more than kicking back in your pjs with a share boxContinue reading “Haiku Hope part 2 – lazy”
Haiku Hope 1 – Succumb
Welcome! Are you looking for ideas for more pointless distractions? Then you’re in the right place. Welcome to Haiku Hope! As part of the Creative Coping Strategies campaign I’ve already introduced ‘Crap Poems’ and ‘Weird Words’ – little tasks for me to get involved in and showcase to you how simple it can be toContinue reading “Haiku Hope 1 – Succumb”
Crap Poems part 2 – Very, very frightening
The second edition of crap poems is here with a subject that was keeping me awake all night yesterday. I hate thunder and love lightning ⚡️, so last nights storm had a negative and fearful effect, as usual. Sometimes even when you close your eyes the lightning penetrates the blackout blind and wakes up theContinue reading “Crap Poems part 2 – Very, very frightening”
Weird Words Part 2 – Resarciate
I’ll try and keep these words as weird, different, unrelated and unexpected as possible. Its been on my mind since this idea went live (31 minutes ago 🤣). My second word relates to relationships and trying to mate things right. Resarciate Resarciate meaning on Dictionary.com – A transitive verb that means to make amends forContinue reading “Weird Words Part 2 – Resarciate”
Weird words part 1 – Jentacular
Holy shit she’s at it again. What are we here for now? Back to Creative Coping Strategies and proving that the possibilities are endless. Again, as I mentioned on the ‘Crap Poems‘ page, I was looking specifically to find a passtime that would give me 3 things; My own Creative Coping Strategy Something fun thatContinue reading “Weird words part 1 – Jentacular”
Crap poems- Part 1
No, I can’t quite believe I’m doing this either. I’m telling you guys, my wonderful visitors, to try creativity as a way of managing stress, mental UNhealth and Mental Illness when you find yourself with spiralling emotions. You know the moments I mean, when your head is overwhelmed by the sadness / pain / angerContinue reading “Crap poems- Part 1”
The magical power of Disney
I’d imagine nearly everyone understands how powerful a great film or series can be. That consuming, engrossed feeling that takes over when you’re drawn in by a story. Since lockdown, it feels like binge watching thee latest on-screen trend is one of life’s great pleasures. Documentaries are on constantly in our house, looking in detailContinue reading “The magical power of Disney”
War Paint
As part of the Creative Coping Strategies crusade I’ve been waffling on about, I want to try and broach many creative activities that you may not have thought of before. Creativity isn’t just about painting and writing (although those are both wonderful distractions if you enjoy them). The point of using creativity as a distractionContinue reading “War Paint”
Creative Steph 