by Eric Parker: Woodworking is fun! It is not just a profession or a DIY project, but an art that has a deep impact on your mind and body…

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Many people find woodworking relaxing and good for their overall development. Simple steps involved in woodworking such as planning, starting and finishing a project can help you attain a better health in many ways.

Here are a few reasons why woodworking is good for you.

1.Woodworking refreshes the mind

The best part of woodworking is it refreshes the mind. No matter how stressed out you are, an easy-to-do woodworking project will instantly boost your mind by diverting your attention from destructive thoughts. Studies show that any kind of artwork helps in bringing down the stress and reducing depression in a natural way. So, if you like woodworking, there is no better way to boost your mind and stay happy.

2. It helps to focus better

Woodworking involves simple and power tools that require attention and focus. A regular woodworking activity will greatly improve your focus and concentration. This improvement will definitely help you in other areas of your life where an increased focus is required. If you are not comfortable using complicated tools, you may start off by sanding, finishing or simply painting a woodworking project. It will help you gain confidence while increasing your ability to focus better.

3. Improve your project planning abilities

Many people are not able to do proper planning and this can greatly affect the quality of your life as well as your health. Surprisingly, a simple woodworking DIY project can help you to plan better as it requires you to follow a step by step process to finish a work piece. Starting from choosing materials to arranging tools and working on your piece, you will gradually start planning in a better way. Once you are easily able to accomplish simpler tasks, you may carry on with complicated woodworking projects to test and enhance your planning abilities.

4. Woodworking keeps the mind sharp

Another way woodworking helps is sharpening your mind. It increases alertness by slowly improving your ability to work with power tools with precision. Since precision, while cutting, sanding and even fixing two pieces together requires a high level of alertness, it gradually sharpens your mind and makes you more efficient.

5. Helps in replacing bad habits

It is very easy to acquire a bad habit but is very difficult to get rid of it. But woodworking can greatly help you to replace bad habits. Since each project requires a great deal of time to finish, you will usually get any time to think about your bad habits. Basically, you are keeping yourself too engaged to feel the need for anything else.

6.Encourages creativity

Woodworking enables your mind to think creatively. It makes you think of unique ideas and give them a shape by working with a piece of wood and power tools. You can make your unique art pieces and even sell them. That will not only bring satisfaction but will keep your creativity alive. The more art pieces you make, the more creative you become.

In a nutshell, woodworking is a great way to keep your mental and physical health in a good form. In addition to the above reasons why woodworking is good for you, it is evident that woodworking is a complete body activity that enhances your mind and body. So, what are you waiting for? Just grab some raw materials and essential power tools and get started to improve your overall health.

Source: 33rd Squared