#304 Arts, Crafts and Mental Health

Sogand brings back the joy of school supplies and show how colour, texture, and simple crafts can make your brain feel safer, steadier, and more engaged. In this episode, Sogand connects nostalgia to real psychology and give you a low-cost way to reduce stress and build focus without chasing perfection. • Back-to-school supply nostalgia as a doorway to play and comfort • Colour psychology and visual novelty that boost attention and motivation • Childhood associations through autobiographical memory and sensory cues • Distinctive effect and colour-coding for stronger recall and learning • Dual coding theory and why visual notes feel more satisfying • Neuroplasticity benefits of coordinating hands, senses, and emotion • Flow states through creative focus and why time feels different • Stress relief through interrupting rumination with 15 to 20 minutes of making • Affordable ways to start with supplies you already have or buy second-hand Tune in to Wellbeing Wednesdays with Sogand on The Universal Radio Network, 97.9 FM in Edmonton, or globally at www.theuniversalradio.com.IG: @theuniversalradio