Discovered: The best way to handle stress

Doing something you truly enjoy, like painting or taking photos, can help you deal more effectively with difficult emotions, say researchers in PLOS

ONE. They surveyed subjects on their well-being before and during the pandemic and found that mindless distractions like using social media left them feeling frustrated, but creative pursuits and projects aligned with their goals made folks calm. The likely reason? The mind seeks balance, and agitation triggered by unfulfilling activities prods us toward actions more in line with our values.