The therapeutic benefits of celebrities 'hobbies'
It is proven that finding one or several hobbies not only provides us with an emotional rest of the demands of everyday work, but also allows us to involve various tasks for simple pleasure, with the possibility of experiencing without limits or fears.It is also an assertive path to socialize with people from different areas, with whom you have something in common.Another positive aspect of self -realizing with a hobby, is that depending on the activity, it can exercise us both physically and intellectually, to the degree of becoming experts on an issue that can even open the door to some entrepreneurship that generates economic benefits.There are many examples of celebs whose hobbies have reported so surprising satisfactions, that they could be ready to take a helm and devote themselves fully to a new life.
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Jennifer Lopez
The Bronx diva is an expert to take advantage of all its potential and never hesitate to assume challenges that seem funny.Thanks to this, he has successfully developed various facets in his life.One of them is to cook, a hobby that she defines as "her happy moment".Once the apron is put, he becomes a dignified ambassador of Puerto Ricu gastronomy to consent to a select commensal club."I love cooking!And I'm very good chef, ”says JLo."My house is always full of family and friends.I love Sundays because I am in my home with Alex, my children and my dad who comes to eat ”.
Benefits: Cooking is a relaxing activity that stimulates concentration, motor skills, memory and creativity.In addition, it favors family coexistence and encourages good eating habits.
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Sofia Vergara
One of the activities that Modern Family's star enjoys most is riding a horse, alone or in the company of Joe Manganiello, with whom he lives an endless honeymoon.Between season and season of the series, which has already shot its latest install.
BENEFITS: Practicing riding is an exercise that in addition to the well -being that it provides because it is an outdoor activity, strengthens abdominal, pelvic and quadriceps muscles.Helps improve balance and correct posture.On a psychological level, experts such as Pablo Márquez, director of Madrid Horse Week, point out that riding a horse helps improve communication and empathy skills.It also helps overcome fears and gain confidence.
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Penelope Cruz
When glamor and elegance are part of everyday life, the day comes when it is not enough to wear the most chic fashion pieces, you want something more personal and your own creativity asks to leave and materialize.Since childhood, Penelope Cruz chose the drawing as a recreational way.Currently, when it is not in the middle of a filming, the protagonist of returning paper and colored pencils to draw fashion pieces.Part of his creative work has passed to the real plane through a clothing line, another lingerie and, recently, with a jewelry collection under the Swarovski label, whose benefits are donated to The Nature Conservancy."When I was a child, I drew jewelry about people in the magazine pages, so seeing this collection come to life has been like a dream," he said.
Benefits: Clinical Psychologist Amaya Terrón comments that drawing helps keep concentration, evading concerns and reducing anxiety.It is a way to communicate ideas and moods.It promotes creative thinking and develops a different appreciation of the environment.Also exercise fine motor skills.
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drew Barrymore
While the actress, whom we met in the movie.T., extraterrestrial, has not had an easy life, has always managed to reinvent itself.One of his less known profiles is photographer, a practice that was passionate from the beginning and over time has taken very seriously.His snapshots were published in his book Find It In Everything, and some have been exhibited at the International Photography Center of New York.A few years ago, the fashion firm Tommy Hilfiger signed drew Barrymore as a photographer to perform the Breast Health International (BHI) campaign, fighting breast cancer, starring herself with the AngloFrances singer Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Benefits: Explore the world of photography shoots creativity and observation capacity to maximum.It also facilitates the socialization and concretion of ideas.David Viñales, a specialist in therapeutic photography, points out that putting behind the lens contributes to the feeling of welfare of people, facilitates introspection and generates a deeper and more sensitive relationship with the environment.
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Beyoncé
When asked about his most memorable trips, he usually comments that knowing the Sistine Chapel was one of the best experiences for her.From a young age, her inclination towards the Fine Arts, and especially for painting, led her to experience her ability to canvases, trying to imitate the work of great teachers like Van Gogh.His hobby is still a colorful refuge, especially "after a difficult day".Beyoncé enjoys exhibitions and increasing its large art collection, which includes Andy Wharhol, David Hammons and Richard Prince pieces, among others.It is common to find evocations to painting in your videos.
Benefits: Art therapy is a technique focused on personal development, self -knowledge and emotions expression.One of its possibilities is painting which stimulates skills such as creativity, the appreciation of details and helps reduce stress.During the process the production of endorphins is increased, so happiness is experienced.You also learn to appreciate art and this knowledge elevates self -esteem.
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Michelle Obama
The first lady of the United States loves gardening.When he arrived at the White House, in 2009, he got to work to give life to an ambitious ecological garden and a flower garden to attract the bees.This was the origin of the “Let’s Move” movement whose purpose is to promote good eating habits and counteract obesity.Thus, in each harvest season, I used to invite young students so that they could get involved in collection tasks and connect with nature.With this experience he wrote the book American Grown, where he says that “with love and effort, you can cultivate your own 'Barack-oli'.Now Melania Trump is committed to giving care and continuity to the garden of the presidential mansion.
BENEFITS: Specialist Inma Peña affirms that horticulture is an educational activity that encourages sociability and good ecological habits, in addition to contact with plants and natural light, helps to release tensions, elevates mood and moodpositively influences the health of those who choose this hobby.Dedicating time to the care of a living being is a constructive act that is pleasant, to which the joy of obtaining flowers or fruits is added.
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Sarah Jessica Parker
Dys's tendency gave a second air to the art of knitting.The protagonist of sex in New York was one of the first to join the current, surely because point garments are her favorites.There are several occasions when we have seen actress Sarah Jessica Parker take out the needles and wool to advance with her project, sometimes she does so alone and sometimes with other actresses or production companions.
BENEFITS: KNOWING DEVELOPS PATIENCE AND AVIVA THE SKILL;predisposes to reflection, stimulates mental agility and encourages new challenges by wanting to make increasingly sophisticated garments.It is a highly recommended task for people with anxiety problems, attention deficit and older adults with arthritis and Alzheimer's.Creating pretty clothes can be very rewarding, and its usefulness can go beyond personal use, many weavers organize in community to give scarfs or jerseys to needy people.
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Susan Sarandon
Who finds a sport that I love, has a treasure.As a hobby they are an excellent option to keep mind and body in shape.A decade ago, the Oscar winner for Best Actress, in 1996, discovered the pinopon or ping pong, thanks to her son.Susan Sarandon was fond of such a way that she not only became an expert and feared rival, but opened a social club that already has several branches.
BENEFITS: You can start at any age, those who practice it assure that it is a sport that exercises decision making, concentration, body agility and empathic observation of the opponent.Improves balance, reflexes and reaction capacity.Increase aerobic capacity, activates blood flow, reduces cholesterol and is an exercise with low risk of injuries.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
"Being an actress was just a mask," he said when asked about his new face of successful businesswoman.It all started thanks to his fondness for leading a healthy lifestyle, he dedicated his free time to learn more and more on the subject.Then he wanted...And one thing led to the other, later Gwyneth Paltrow launched a range of innovative and sometimes controversial products, from vitamins and supplements, to fashion, through cosmetics, fragrances and introspection and nutrition therapies.Today, the Goop brand is valued at more than two hundred million dollars."In these last six years, I have lived the deepest awakening of my life," he says.
Benefits: Entrepreneurship experts claim to make your passion a way of life is one of the greatest privileges that can be achieved.Adventure to undertake with a "hobby" allow you to discover that personal and professional growth has no limits.On the other hand, optimism and self -confidence are reinforced, in addition to growing the predisposition to continue learning."It's amazing to work on something and see what is always growing."Concludes Gwyneth.
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