March Toolbox Unboxing

12.03.2023 /

The theme for our March Take Time Toolbox is, "Take Time and Get Crafty".

You may be wondering why this month’s theme is about crafting. You may be saying, “I don’t craft.” or maybe, “I don’t like to do crafts.” but hear us out. According to Katrina Norris of Spectrum Health & Human Services:

“Research has shown that crafting, regardless of the medium you use, can bolster mood, improve self-confidence, and reduce stress overall. In addition, crafting has also shown to improve mental agility, improves both gross and fine motor movements, and also decrease cognitive decline. Crafting additionally has been shown to be a natural anti-depressant..."

Crafting helps you to get out of your head and focus on the here and now. It helps to give you that much-needed time-out from the daily overwhelm of life. "Crafting stimulates the production of dopamine, the 'feel good' neurotransmitter, that is responsible for pleasure and enjoyment.”

Our goal for this box is to help you take 30 minutes a few times a week to make some tea (or grab your favorite beverage, light your delightfully smelling candle and just sit to do a simple craft and notice what happens. We would love to see your finished products! Share them on social media and tag us @taketimetools and there might be a bonus in your next box if we do.