How Does drawing make you feel?

Drawing helps me move from Closed Mode to Open Mode. Closed Mode is an anxious, tense state, where we feel we have so much to do and will never get it all done. Open Mode is a more relaxed state where we’re introspective and playful, allowing curiosity to bubble up, and pressure to lift.

How do you express what you feel?

Expressing Your Emotions in a Healthy Way: 18 Tips

1. Use positive self-talk.
2. Be a good listener.
3. Know your triggers.
4. Try spirituality.
5. Teach emotion words to young children.
6. Practice empathy.
7. Cut the distractions.
8. Model emotional expression.

Why do we draw things?

Some people feel most at ease when drawing. It is often used for therapy and stress relief. Creating something from nothing also makes us feel productive, and that helps us feel good about ourselves. Being present in the moment and focused during a drawing session can be a feeling akin to meditation.

How can drawing emotions make you feel better?

Acknowledging emotions can make you feel better; drawing them is one way to do this. While emotions aren’t things you can see or hear, they are sensations that you can feel both strongly and acutely, and can have a tremendous affect upon your mood.

What happens to your brain when you draw?

Drawing is a great release, and because we are using our brain while we are drawing, we build new connections and pathways in our brain. Both sides of the brain actively participate, as the left side is responsible for logical thinking and the right supplies the creativity. As a result, our brains grow.

How do you draw when you’re in a bad mood?

For example, if you’re in a dark mood, start with a charcoal pencil. If your mood is light and cheerful, choose a pastel. Use only lines, shapes and colors to express your feelings. Don’t think about what you’re drawing, or about to draw or censor yourself; just allow your feelings to dictate the shapes and lines you make.