Many of us can get stressed and anxious and everyday life can sometimes be challenging. Something which we all need to be able to use are coping skills and ways to relax and unwind. There are lots of popular ways to do this, including breathing exercises, yoga meditation and a hot bath and peace and quiet. But another great way to calm yourself is knitting – as well as being a great way to calm down, you will also be able to produce some useful garments or things for your home!
You can easily get into knitting, you can start with a knitting kit from somewhere like Wool Couture, and there are lots of classes and online guides that will help you to start off, as well as helping you to grow and develop new skills and stitches over time as you become better at it.
If you suffer from anxiety, then this is a great activity to take up. The focus on this restful activity helps to take the mind away from the worries floating around, and therefore calms down the central nervous system, leading to feelings of increased well being. Knitting can also be a great social activity, and there are many knitting groups and clubs out there that you can join, which also helps with feelings of anxiety. If you have a look in your local area, there are bound to be knitting clubs that you can join, and you will also be able to share tips and skills together!
If you have a condition that causes chronic pain, knitting can also be helpful with that. There have been many studies done on the effects of knitting on chronic pain and it certainly seems to lessen it. So, if you want some effective pain management, knitting could be good for you this way too!
Because knitting means making items from wool, it also can help you to get in touch with your creative side. This has huge mental health benefits and can help your mind to become healthier and more well-rounded, as well as helping you to achieve a mindful state, similar to that which you might have when you are meditating.