Creativity Archives

Ten Benefits Of Dance

by Lara Edwards - 12th May 202112th May 2021 0207

One of the wonderful things about dance as a hobby is that apart from being great fun, it has numerous positive health benefits. It can be enjoyed by people all over the world of all ages and abilities and can be universally appreciated and enjoyed by all who participate in

The Creative Benefits Of Crochet

by Lara Edwards - 5th May 20215th May 2021 0135

Despite common misconceptions, crochet is a craft that appeals to people of all ages. It has been practised for many years throughout the generations and offers numerous positive health benefits as well as its endless creative possibilities. Perhaps counter-intuitively, the hobby is now enjoying a resurgence in popularity due to

Creativity, Confidence & Conquering Your Fears – In Conversation with Catrin Roberts

by Lara Edwards - 29th April 202129th April 2021 044

Motiv8.me Women's Editor Lara Edwards chats to Catrin Roberts about her journey in creativity and how it has helped her to overcome fear, grief and anxiety. https://youtu.be/VJutWKLYVR0

Writing for Release – The Emotional Benefits of Creative Writing

by Caroline Lewesey - 23rd April 202122nd April 2021 0268

We have all had moments in our lives when daily life has been difficult to cope with, especially in the last year when the whole world seems to have been turned upside down. You open a newspaper, or website and everything in the news seems dark and gloomy, and there

11 reasons to start singing

by Lara Edwards - 21st April 202121st April 2021 0159

Singing is a pastime that brings joy and positivity all over the world. It also has a brilliant multitude of positive health benefits for people of all ages, not to mention the positivity that that comes with singing the enjoyment of music. Read on to discover how singing can help

My Burlesque Journey – Feminism, Freedom and Finding My Power Within

by Jen Childs - 15th April 202115th April 2021 0200

I went to a live Burlesque show for the first time in the early 2000’s. I remember the energy of the small and dimly lit Slipper Room located in the Lower East Side of NYC– the longest-running burlesque venue in the city. There was electricity in the air, sexuality, and a

8 Benefits of Drawing

Hobbies & Pastimes

by Lara Edwards - 9th April 20219th April 2021 0297

Drawing an easy hobby to pick up which is enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities and is accessible to everyone. It is a form of visual thinking that can be used as a form of creative exploration, self-expression or even a way of recording memories to preserve and it

10 benefits of writing

Hobbies & Pastimes

by Lara Edwards - 29th March 202129th March 2021 0246

Writing is one of the most important methods of communication we use. Developing and improving your writing skills helps to communicate better, something that has tremendous benefits in many areas of life. As a hobby, writing can be practised in a variety of different forms and offers a variety of

Finding Power Through Poetry – An Interview with Catrin Roberts

by Lara Edwards - 24th March 202124th March 2021 0437

As we celebrate International Women’s Day with a series of features, Women’s Editor Lara Edwards speaks to poet and spoken word performer Catrin Roberts to discover how her love of poetry has helped her overcome anxiety, conquer fear and open up incredible new opportunities, while also allowing her to champion and

Quote of the Day

by Access Press - 24th March 202124th March 2021 072

“Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason.”― Novalis