Stuck in a house packed with snacks and limited ways to exercise? Tempted to turn to Ben and Jerry for sweet, sweet solace? Experts say this is normal...but not healthy! During times of stress or grief, even insects turn to sugary sweets to feel more calm. To curb our cravings, experts suggest improving our mental health. Exercise, paint, or express yourself! The great painter Pablo Picasso turned to art during tough times… should we do the same?

Written and recorded by Brenna Biggs.

References:

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* Berinato, S. That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief. (That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief.) Harvard Business Review (2020).

* Julia. Creativity in a Time of Uncertainty. (https://www.decodingcreativity.com/creativity-in-a-time-of-uncertainty/) Decoding Creativity (2016).