Article: Art could save your life! Five creative ways to make 2026 happier, healthier and more hopeful
Authors(s), Creator(s) and Contributors: The Guardian, Daisy Fancourt
Publication Date: 07/01/2026
Categories: Articles / Interviews, English
Introduction
For some reason, we have collectively agreed that new year is the time to reinvent ourselves. The problem, for many people, is that we’ve tried all the usual health kicks – running, yoga, meditation, the latest diets – even if we haven’t really enjoyed them, in a bid to improve our minds and bodies. But have any of us given as much thought to creativity? Allow me to suggest that this year be a time to embrace the arts.
Tags: Article, Art for Wellbeing, Dr Daisy Fancourt
