The current generation consumes the vast majority of technological innovations. It is good to switch off and go back to basics from time to time. Ironically, DIY has become more popular with online videos. Many of us want to try and do something on our own, one way or another, it’s refreshing and even relieves stress and anxiety.
Here are some reasons why DIY is a good thing for you.
- A stress reducer.
Above all, most people who work in their garden or in crafts often use this time to relax and unwind. Giving up your hobbies and interests makes you feel relaxed and less worried about things. The time you spend on what you love, whether it’s gardening or crafts, gives you a sense of satisfaction and even happiness.
It is true that simple things bring so much pleasure. Think of how nice it is to finish that DIY shelf you’ve been putting off for some time, or finally put together the decorations for your living room, or even create that homemade laundry you’ve been dying to try.
- Encourages recycling…
Most DIY books use things you already have at home, which means you don’t have to spend a lot of money on the organizer you want to make. You can use what you already have, or better still, you can recycle your clothes and other things to make them look like new or just to give them a new look.
DIY encourages you to recycle and recycle things, which ultimately makes you appreciate the practical side of life. It’s definitely a win-win situation, if you ask me. The important thing now is to be practical, especially that our economy is not what it used to be. Saving extra money from time to time seems like a good idea.
- New ideas + Creativity
Giving yourself time to focus on something through practice is a good exercise for the brain, because it allows you to propose new ideas and awaken a creative vein. In this way, DIY activities and projects mainly inspire you to be creative.
The current generation consumes the vast majority of technological innovations. It is good to disconnect and go back to the basics from time to time. Ironically, DIY has become more popular with online videos. Many of us want to try and do something on our own, one way or another, it’s refreshing and even relieves stress and anxiety.
- Giving away to charity: If you feel like you want to give more to society, DIY could be great for you! It can be good for community service and it feels amazing to donate something to someone in need!
Here are some organizations which will gladly take your crafted projects:
Afghans for Afghans distributes handmade blankets, scarves, hats, mittens, and socks to disenfranchised and poverty-striken people in Afghanistan.
Anti-Cruelty Society accepts pet enrichment items like cat wands, cork toys, crochet and knit toys, kitty sachets, and No-sew pet beds.
Binky Patrol provides blankets to children up to age 18 who are born HIV+ or drug addicted, who have illnesses, or who are experiencing trauma.
Blessing Bags are made for the homeless and underserved and filled with things like hats, socks, water, gift cards, and bus fare.
Days for Girls provides sanitary pads and hygiene kits for people with periods who don’t have easy access to hygiene products.
Enchanted Makeovers decorates shelters and crisis centers for women into comfy and homey spaces. They take donations of pillowcases, quilts, blankets, aprons, and kids’ items.
Operation Write Home provides blank, handmade cards to soldiers deployed overseas so they can write home to their families. if you’d like to donate, cards should be 4.25×5.5” and include envelopes with no glitter (this is a biggie), and they are more in need of general cards than holiday cards.
Ugly Quilts provides handmade, rollable quilts made from repurposed fabrics to the homeless. You can even get tutorials on their site.
There are SO many more organizations to which you can send your handmade and totally usable (albeit maybe not that pretty) handmade projects. It’ll make learning to sew and craft that much more satisfying and won’t clutter up your house with projects with no use. Plus, there are even places to donate craft supplies if you decide a project isn’t for you.