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Express yourself creatively
Research has associated happiness and greater feelings of satisfaction with being creative – just for the joy of it. By contrast, creating with a set goal such as a final product or meeting a deadline is associated more with stress. Creativity is associated with the totality of the experience of positive and negative emotions.89,90 Any kind of creative expression, even colouring or cooking can absorb your interest, taking your focus off your worries and easing stress.91