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Create More, Consume Less

Create More, Consume Less

Once upon a time (oh, about 175 years ago) we were epic creators. Human hands made things, grew things, built things, and even invented things on the regular. But these days? By and large, we identify as consumers, and our hands are mainly used for typing and swiping.

And yet, when we consume too much, many of us experience stress, anxiety, and depression. We know it because we’re living it: Our possessions can possess us.

If we create more, we may very likely consume less. On today’s show: Moving the needle of contentment away from over-consumption back to self-sufficiency by highlighting what research has to say about the wellness benefits associated with using our hands to create.

 

Here’s a preview:

[4:30] Exactly when and how did we lost our collective abilities to create (Here’s lookin’ at you, mail-order catalog)

[9:30] Our hands are marvels. Marvels, I say!

[15:00] Crafting is good for you, so pick up those knitting needles, woodworking tools, or art supplies

[20:00] In defense of active leisure (and I do mean active!)

[24:00] Puzzles, board games, and the wellness benefits associated with “supercharged socializing”

 

 

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