Why Needlework is Good For Your Health

Posted by naharazizi on Thursday, October 20, 2011



People who enjoy sewing for a long time known
using a hand brings. There are many reasons why
people choose their leisure time points, but there are
Also a lot of reasons why is good for them!

Participation in crafts such as handmade causes
embroiderer slow down and concentrate on the task at
the hand. With such busy lives, many of us believe that such
opportunities are precious. They help us to relax, give our
hand opportunity to work with, and our minds can be at rest.
Of course, handmade requires concentration, but some
Manual work falls into the rhythm that makes our brains
separated, while our hands' muscle memory does not work.

in his book "In Praise of Slow" by Carl Honore explains why
slowing down is important, and how in our culture speeds
we take the opportunity to slow down. Handmade is
A great way to do this. It takes time. This is not something that
can be overcome overnight, nor are most of the projects
something that can be done overnight. sewing
developing fine motor skills, but also the intangible skills
such as delayed gratification and perseverance.

handheld allows the expression of creativity. We can use
our embroidery to express themselves. I Location
because I must creates something. For me, it is
something that I have gone to work. If you do not, I feel that
something is missing. For me and many others, action
contributes to the creation of something our mental well-being
and a sense of fulfillment.

I feel that there is something spiritual about creating. made
the image of God, we share some of his likeness. God
all things. When I create, for me it is an act
veneration. Its me, saying, "God, you are the ultimate creator.
Here is my weak attempt at an offering for you ."

I often find that many of the students in my crafts
class have health problems. Hand-class
opportunity for students to completely lose yourself in
task, forgetting their problems, while enjoying the beautiful
social interactions that embroidery classes are usually provided.
One of my students once commented that getting together
with a group of women sew better than paying $ 50 to
therapist any day! I finally have something
They are made ​​to show off or even give your family and
prijatelji.Prednosti build social connections and self-
respect of this are enormous.

It seems that many people agree. Participation in the vessel
shows around the nation is worse, with many spending up big
the number of trades in which to immerse yourself. new
Craft magazines are appearing on shelves newsagency
all the time. Message that "trade is good for you" is
getting through.

It is clear that artifacts fills a gap in people's lives: the
social interaction, to express creativity, and for giving
people something meaningful and enjoyable to work with.

Now I can enjoy the knowledge that the research supports
these experiences: participation in the textile art brings
many advantages, especially for health and social welfare.
Frances Reynolds, a senior lecturer in psychology at
Department of Health and Social Care, Brunel University,
Great Britain has published an article entitled textile Arts Promotion
prosperity in the long-term illness: some general and specific
affect the
.

"fills the pores work after early retirement and
allows social contacts. Textile artwork also stimulates
learning and personal development. This follows the rich
social traditions, facilitating social contacts. many forms of
textile art making are very time, encouraging
future orientation and the creative process is often
socially visible inside the house, with positive consequences
the self-image. "says Dr. Reynolds.

So, as you enjoy embroidery, rest easy in
knowledge that what you are doing is good for your health.
Even if you could use it as an excuse to buy more trades
supplies and add to his stash ... "But it's good for my
Health !"