CREATIVITY IS
REALLY GOOD FOR YOU! (really!)
Welcome to The Burgundy Owl
Hello! I'm Lee!
So glad you're here!
Research is now proving that incorporating a creative activity into your routine can significantly enhance your well-being. Creativity is not just a hobby; it’s a powerful tool for improving mental health, maintaining brain health, and fostering community connections!
For as long as I can remember I have been a Caregiver, taking care of everyone and everything UNTIL I couldn't - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Diagnosis: severe burnout from caregiving, work, and life in general. I was a raging mess!
Through intensive Therapy & my discovery of Creative Well-being, I began to see the light at the end of a very dark tunnel. I left my job & went back to school for certifications in Mindful Photography, Expressive & Therapeutic Arts & my whole world changed for the better!
I started The Burgundy Owl in 2022 as a place for creative
well-being where engaging in simple creative activities that require minimal supplies & time can have a positive impact on your mental, physical & emotional health.
No creative experience needed!
As a Creative Well-Being Educator I can attest firsthand how creativity is really (really) GOOD for you! Really!!
To me creativity is an essential wellness practice & I'm excited to help YOU discover the joy & benefits of getting your creative on for your OWN well-being!
~ James McCrae, Creative, Artist, Poet, and Teacher ~
Get Your Creative On!
Whether you are Creative, or Non-creative and someone who is stressed out, burnt out, need a digital break, going through life transitions, looking for ways to age well, or looking to get out to connect with others ~ Get Your Creativity Practice On Classes are for everyone of ALL abilities!
Creativity Classes focus on creative expression & how to develop a wellness habit by building your own
Creative Toolkit of simple creativity practices that you can do at home, at work or on the go!
FREE Creative Care for Caregivers Community designed to support caregivers, both current and past.
Learn Creativity Practices that you can do at home, at work or on the go to help navigate the challenges associated with caregiving responsibilities.
Online Zoom Gatherings 2nd Tuesday of each month
Get Togethers at Local Coffee Shops, Parks, etc.
Learn about Caregiving Resources available for YOU
The Creative Care Community provides a nurturing and supportive environment where you can prioritize self-care, connect with like-minded individuals, and most importantly, reconnect with yourself!
P.S. I know that being a Caregiver is tough & exhausting. The last thing you want to do is take what valuable downtime you have out of your Caregiver role for Creative Self-Care! I get it :) I've been there. YET what I know from personal experience is that prioritizing YOURSELF & CONNECTING with others is the best gift you can give yourself so you don't feel alone & have an outlet to release all the "caregiving s@!t" you become numb to or stuff deep down into your soul! Know you matter too xo Lee
