It’s another #MindfulMonday! In this series, I share ways you can jump-start your week with quotes and inspirational advice about how to add a spark of excitement to your week ahead!

In this recent post, I talked about 4 ways that you can de-stress with our knitting. Today I want to start you off with encouragement if you’re feeling overwhelmed, or if your to do list is never ending. The solution may be as simple as picking up your Needles.

You just might be surprised by the effect this can have on your Brain. Check out this article about how your brain actually changes when you engage in a craft, and how experts say crafting helps if you suffer from anxiety, depression or chronic pain. Crafting can increase your happiness and maybe even your lifespan, so pick up those knitting needles!

You have my permission to sit, have a cup of tea. RELAX even if just for 10 minutes. Take some deep breaths… get in some stitches… even if to knit just a row or two because YOU deserve it.

Happy Monday and enjoy your week ahead!