I found this article The Amazing Benefits of Creative Time   I so agree with this.  My creative time isn't spent writing, I leave that to my sister - Debbie Browdy, but I couldn't do without my craft time. Lately it has been mostly crocheting but I love all crafts and they do keep me sane along with my quiet time for reading.  Lately there has been a resurfacing of adults coloring.  This too has been proven to be healthy.  Therapists opinions on adults coloring