Comments on: Jewelry Making in “the Zone” Reduces Stress https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/jewelry-making-in-the-zone-reduces-stress/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Wed, 20 Dec 2017 23:44:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 By: Kathleen Langone https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/jewelry-making-in-the-zone-reduces-stress/#comment-318588 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 05:02:26 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=36225#comment-318588 I agree with all that jewelry is very relaxing and puts me in a very creative and focused “zone”. I have a friend at work who designs jewelry also … and we both share stories of going home all “in knots” from work, but we get those creative thoughts flows – and the stress just dissipates. I will also add that I play Pandora radio (a few different new age stations) that enhances my “zone”. Thanks Janine for posting this … I’m not too far from you living in eastern Mass.

]]> By: Ann Widner https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/jewelry-making-in-the-zone-reduces-stress/#comment-280592 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:27:21 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=36225#comment-280592 I make photo jewelry, and taking the photographs that I feature on my jewelry makes me feel very much alive, even exuberant at times. Creating the jewelry, and most especially doing the resin work part of it, which requires a lot of focus and attention to detail, forces me to slow down and quiets my mind. It’s so nice to feel peace and calm. I’m glad to know that other people share the same experience!

]]> By: Lorelei56 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/jewelry-making-in-the-zone-reduces-stress/#comment-279474 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:33:50 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=36225#comment-279474 Working out jewelry designs generates some kind of great endorphins in my brain. It’s almost like a relaxing meditation, with a nice piece of jewelry as a bonus at the end.

]]> By: Jane https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/jewelry-making-in-the-zone-reduces-stress/#comment-277061 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:34:41 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=36225#comment-277061 Ditto. I get so zoned when working on a design that I forget to eat, and all of a sudden it’s 3:00 in the afternoon. I don’t get hungry either. And I have had a great time creating beautiful jewelry!

]]> By: Marlies https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/jewelry-making-in-the-zone-reduces-stress/#comment-276904 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:37:49 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=36225#comment-276904 I too zone out when beading– I work mainly with seed beads and hours go by before I realize I have not eaten and not hungry. That is why I know that it is a gift from The Creator and I am just his hands doing the work.

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/jewelry-making-in-the-zone-reduces-stress/#comment-276859 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 11:18:09 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=36225#comment-276859 I love “the zone” too, Janine! Some of my best creativity has happened when I’m in that state. Everything else just melts away and hours fly by. I enter that deep creative concentration zone while making jewelry, writing, and other creative activities.

Your teaching studio looks so inviting, and lots of great lighting there. Also – gorgeous jewelry photography in this post! And I love the touch of the textured button closure on the bracelet in photo 3.

]]> By: Mary Morris https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/jewelry-making-in-the-zone-reduces-stress/#comment-270398 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 18:55:39 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=36225#comment-270398 I’m with you. Jewelry making is relaxing for me. I have an earring design that requires 48 3mm beads to be wire wrapped. It is my zone item.

]]> By: zoraida https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/jewelry-making-in-the-zone-reduces-stress/#comment-270246 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:20:03 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=36225#comment-270246 I totally understand the wonderful stress relieving properties of completely immersing oneself in a craft. I know that when I’m stressed out, I reach for my jewelry making supplies and if I’m inspired, I’ll be zoned out for hours. Everyone should do something with their hands to stop the noise, hectic surroundings, and stress of everyday life.

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