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: Fill your witch hats simple patterns.

Halloween Witch Hat Drawing for Mindful Moms

We’re all about finding easy, creative ways for you to unwind and let go of some of the mom-life stress, especially as the holiday season approaches. And with Halloween right…
Step 3: Grab a pen and add small leaves over your lines

Drawing Your Breath: Autumn Edition

Take a calming moment for yourself with this simple autumn-inspired drawing your breath and watercolor exercise. Relax, breathe, and reset your mind. As moms, we often find ourselves running on…
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…