This mindful fishy spiral exercise is one simple and fun exercise you can try to relieve stress and boost your well-being.
This exercise is a great way to practice mindfulness and connect with your creative side. Spirals can also have a calming effect on the mind and help to relieve stress.
In fact, studies have shown that spirals can have different effects depending on whether they spiral inward or outward. For example, inward spirals can create a sense of introspection and self-reflection, while outward spirals can create a sense of expansion and growth.
By incorporating the mindful fishy spiral exercise into your self-care routine, you can reap the benefits of both inward and outward spirals. You can use this exercise to explore your inner thoughts and feelings and cultivate a sense of creativity and playfulness.
As a mom who has experienced burnout and found creative self-care incredibly helpful, I can attest to the power of simple exercises like this mindful fishy spiral.
Taking just a few minutes each day to focus on yourself and engage in creative activities can make a big difference in your overall well-being.
So, if you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed, take a few minutes to try this exercise. Let yourself relax and have fun with it. You might be surprised at how much it can help you to feel more centered, calm, and rejuvenated.
I hope you have some well-deserved creative me-time with this mindful fishy spiral exercise!
Please let me know if you’ve tried this one; I would love to see it.
You can find a small video of this exercise on my Instagram @thecreativecooldown
Supplies used:
Bristol paper (Winsor & Newton), Neocolor II wax crayons (Caran d’Ache), fineliner 0.1, 0,3, 0,05 (ohuhu).
Alternative supply suggestions:
You can try this exercise with any supplies you have at home, your own, or borrow some of your kids’ supplies.
Colored pencils, markers, crayons, and paint, can all be used for this exercise.
Step 1
Before you start, slowly breathe in and out a few times to clear your head. Then, bring yourself to the present, away from all the day-to-day stress.
Grab your supplies and use your pencil to sketch a spiral shape in the center of the paper. You can make it as large or small as you like, depending on the size of your paper.
Step 2
Once you have your spiral drawn, use it as a base to draw fish shapes around it. Keep it simple, and don’t worry about making the fish look perfect – this exercise is about creativity and fun! You can make the fish different sizes, shapes, and colors.
Step 3
You can add details to your fish, such as eyes, fins, scales, or shadows. This is an excellent opportunity to let your creativity shine and experiment with different techniques.
As you draw, take deep breaths and focus on the present moment. Let go of any thoughts or worries that come to mind and enjoy the process of creating.
Once you’ve finished your fishy spiral, take a moment to reflect on how you feel. Do you feel more relaxed or centered? Do you feel more in touch with your creative side? Take note of any insights or observations you may have.
By practicing exercises like this mindful fishy spiral exercise regularly, you can promote mindfulness, reduce stress, and boost your creativity.
If you liked this exercise, you might also like my mindful multicolored lines exercise.
