Working with your Hands - Does Wonders for Your Brain

Working with our hands is enjoyable and helps ward off irritability, apathy, and depression. New research highlights the fascinating things that happen with your brain when you work with your hands. It gives your active mind a rest by engaging it in a totally different way, which helps your mind relax and recharge. The shift away from “active” thinking often allows you to digest information and process and solve problems in the background while your attention is engaged in your task. That is why we make sure students work with their hands every day by incorporating the arts, movement, and practical work throughout our curriculum. To further explain the benefits you can read this article in Psychology Today by Susan Biali Haas M.D.