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An edit a day keeps the stress at bay. ? \u2192 ???<\/span><\/p>\n

Expressing yourself creatively can do <\/span>a lot<\/em> of good for the ?. Just ask the millions of people around the world who use different forms of art therapy to keep their mental health ~thriving~! Think art is just an activity for kids? Think again, it\u2019s SO much more than that!<\/span><\/p>\n

Research shows art therapy can reduce anxiety and feelings of self-isolation, increase self-awareness and self-confidence, and help individuals process emotions. The benefits of art therapy go on and on — it\u2019s even used to treat depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in some cases! Yet another couple of bullets to add to the \u201cwhy art is awesome\u201d list. ?<\/span><\/p>\n

Not sure where to begin? No worries. ? We put together a list of how to work a little art therapy magic into your life with PicsArt right from the comfort of your couch. \u2728 Keep in mind, there are many types of art therapy, so this is just the tip of the iceberg!<\/span><\/p>\n

Moodboards<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Moodboarding is the perfect way to unwind after a long day. Picking out the different collage elements will take your mind off of negative things, not to mention seeing the end product is extremely satisfying. We recommend using our <\/span>stickers<\/a><\/strong> and <\/span>backgrounds<\/a><\/strong>, but you can also add your own personal photos, in addition to <\/span>filters and effects<\/a><\/strong> to the mix. Try to choose a calming theme (like the beach ?) and color scheme for max relaxation. And remember, there\u2019s ? no ? wrong ? way ? to ? moodboard! ?<\/span><\/p>\n

Galaxy Sky Edits<\/span><\/h1>\n

\"girls<\/p>\n

What better way to take a break from reality than with a quick trip to outer space? ?? There\u2019s no time to overthink on Planet PicsArt. ? Galaxy sky edits are one of our favorites because they only require <\/span>one tool in PicsArt. Once you open your photo in the <\/span>Square Fit tool<\/strong><\/a>, all you have to do is select a galaxy background and erase the parts of your photo you want it to replace. Simply edit, save, and repeat until you\u2019re ready to return to life on Earth!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Replays<\/span><\/h1>\n

via PicsArt <\/span><\/h1>\n

If the thought of making something leaves you feeling more stressed, not less, then <\/span>PicsArt Replays<\/a><\/strong> are your answer. ? Replays walk you through trendy edits tap by tap, allowing even first time users and the non-artistically inclined to make something awesome instantly! They\u2019re also great for those days when your brain is 100% DONE, but you still want to squeeze some quality art therapy in. We post two new Replays on our <\/span>PicsArt profile page<\/span> in-app each day, so you\u2019ll never run out of options.<\/span><\/p>\n

Digital Painting<\/span><\/h1>\n