The first known case of coronavirus was detected on Nov. 17, 2019. Since then, millions of people around the world have been living in isolation in an effort to slow the spread of the disease and to protect the most vulnerable among us. Isolation is good for individuals and the collective, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The CDC acknowledges that quarantine can have a negative effect on mental health, and has provided advice for coping. One outlet for stress that people have employed for centuries is creating something new. Whether it’s writing a book, composing poetry, painting a picture, or recording an album, expression through some sort of artistic outlet can help manage the profusion of feelings that come up when life has been flipped upside down. After all, creativity floods the brain with dopamine and can help one enter a meditative-like state, calming the mind and improving mental well-being. Additionally, being creative may even help boost the immune system, which certainly can’t hurt at a time like this. In order to provide some inspiration for your own creations, Stacker has compiled a list of 51 famous works that were created in isolation. Using news reports and historical sources,… Read full this story
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