Creative Exercises

To help with your creative me-time, I have created exercises for you. Just pick one you like or do them all! I will try to add a new exercise every week.

On Instagram, I will often upload reels of the exercises as well. You can follow me @thecreativecooldown and check those out.

For each exercise, I will always offer alternative supply suggestions, so you won’t need to buy a lot of stuff to complete them.

Have fun!

Step 4: Fill the white spaces with simple patterns.

Unwind with a Balloon Pattern Drawing

Learn how a balloon pattern drawing can reduce stress and boost your mood. A simple, fun exercise perfect for busy moms needing a break. We’ve all been there—days when the…
Step 3: Gently add color to the layers

Simple Mountain Drawing for Busy Moms

Finding a few quiet moments as a mom can feel like a luxury, and when you do find them, it’s tempting to just collapse on the couch. But what if…
Step 5: Keep repeating this process and end up with your own negative painting

How Moms Can Relax with Negative Painting

Discover a calming negative painting exercise that helps you unwind as a busy mom and recharge through creative self-care. Let’s be real—life as a mom often feels like you’re in…
Step 5: Use a black and white pen to add irregular dots to your circles

Embrace Calm with a Frog Spawn Pattern Drawing

Relax and de-stress with this easy frog spawn pattern drawing. Perfect for busy moms seeking a simple, calming, creative break. Hey busy mama! We all know how hectic life can…
Step 5: Turn your shapes into monsters

Drawing Cute Monsters for a Mental Break

From wobbly lines to drawing cute monsters. Relieve stress with this fun, creative exercise. Perfect for busy moms needing a mental break. Hey there, busy mom! We all know that…
Step 5: Add dotted lines from the center of each circle out to the edges

Drawing Simple Sea Urchins for Relaxation

Discover the calming benefits of drawing simple sea urchins. A creative exercise perfect for busy moms to relax and recharge. Hey mom! Life can sometimes feel like you’re swimming in…