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 3: Add some little doodles in the open spaces

Drawing positive affirmations for stress relief

Discover how drawing positive affirmations can boost your mood, reduce stress, and enhance mindfulness. Perfect for busy moms! Hey, busy mom! I know from experience that mom guilt and the…
Step 4: draw simple blades of grass at the base of your flowers

Quick Flower Drawing for Busy Moms

Discover a quick flower drawing exercise for busy moms. Find stress relief and mindfulness through creative self-care. Try it today! Hey busy moms! I know from experience that we’re constantly…
Step 4: add simple details like trees using a fine-tipped brush or pen.

Simple Watercolor Mountains for Stress Relief

Discover how to paint simple watercolor mountains and find stress relief through creative expression. Perfect for busy moms seeking mindfulness. Hey busy mom! Between juggling family, work, and personal time,…
Step 3: Fill your sunrays with patterns

Mindful Drawing: Sunray Patterns

Discover the calming benefits of mindful drawing with sunray patterns. Perfect for busy moms seeking stress relief and creativity. Ever feel like the chaos of daily life leaves you drained…
Step 3: Continue adding layers of circles, waiting for each layer to dry before adding the next. Keep going until your page feels complete.

Watercolor Mindfulness for Busy Moms

Discover watercolor mindfulness for busy moms. Learn a simple creative exercise to boost calm, focus, and joy in your daily life. Hey moms! Ever feel like the chaos of daily…
Step 4: Add some color

Draw your roots: Neurographic Art Therapy

Discover the calming benefits of Neurographic Art Therapy by drawing tree roots. Perfect for busy moms seeking creative self-care and stress relief. Being a mom means your day is filled…
Step 3: Add colors and decorations to your soothing circles

Soothing circle drawing for busy moms

Soothing circle drawing for busy moms: Discover a simple, calming art exercise to relieve stress and find peace. Perfect for your mental well-being. As moms, our days can often feel…
Step 4: Fill the white spaces with patterns

Mom’s Guide to Watercolor Patterns

Let’s explore watercolor patterns to help you relax and find calm as a mom. As busy moms, we often find ourselves overwhelmed with endless tasks and responsibilities. Taking time for…
Step 4: Add the flowers

Mom’s Mindful Moment: Drawing the Century Plant

Hey there, Mama! Ready to embark on a little artistic adventure? Today, let’s draw inspiration from the incredible beauty of nature with a sketch of the majestic Agave americana, also…