The Guilt of Joy: Balancing Parenthood and the Necessity of Art | #ArtParenthood Ep. 007
In this episode of Art, Parenthood and Beyond, I dive into the challenges of balancing motherhood with my personal creativity. I share a personal story that highlights the guilt I often feel when pursuing my artistic passions. Drawing on research, I reveal how taking time for my creative outlets is essential not only for my well-being but also for my family’s happiness. Join me as I explore how to embrace my creativity without guilt and become a more fulfilled parent.
Mentioned:
The blog on the painting here.
The statistic about parents taking time for their creative pursuits being 35% less likely to experience severe burnout comes from a study conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA).https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42761-020-00028-4
The study published in The Journal of Family Psychology found that parents who maintain personal hobbies report a 25% increase in overall life satisfaction. Source." https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/fam/
The research from The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) can be found in the report titled "The Arts and Individual Well-Being"
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