There are many benefits of engaging in art involving:

1) Communication (blue pencil): Improves social connections, lowers feelings of isolation and loneliness.

2) Stress (orange pencil): Lowers behaviors by keeping the mind off of bothersome subjects.

3) Confidence (red pencil): Encourages critical thinking and openness to new ideas.

4) Self-care (dark blue pencil): Provides time to unwind and relax.

5) Flexibility (teal pencil): There is no time limit to creating art.

At the bottom are references, crediting various sources discussing the therapeutic value and stress-relief benefits of art.

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