Six Ways to Express Yourself

Sometimes we get so boggled down with work and school, that we forget to let a little of our creativity come out. But I think it is a must! We are individuals who are dying to express ourselves to the world. So even if you keep it to yourself, here are some reminders of how to let out some of your inventive character so you don't start taking yourself too seriously.

1. Art: Create! Draw, paint, make something out of nothing. This is a great way to use color and materials and just anything to make something fun and interesting that expresses YOU.

2. Music: This is my favorite. Play, listen, or sing. Music is an essential to life, if you ask me. Enjoy some of your personal favorites or make your own. There's nothing like pleasing the ears just to let out how you're feeling.

3. Dress: Just your appearance itself can be your expression. Be YOU in the way you do your hair or wear your clothes. Don't conform to what's usual until you can feel like you are in your own skin. Be comfortable in what you like.

4. Photography: I so admire the beautiful self-expression that some can create in photos. There are students who are mini-professionals, sharing their every thought and feeling just through a picture. But this can go for anyone. Pick up a camera and shoot what YOU see.

5. Writing: Of course this one's got to be on here. This isn't just a hobby or a job. It's what I love. Whether you think you're good at it or not, I urge you to pick up a pencil and see what comes out. Especially when you are really feeling life closing in on you. Poetry, lyrics, stories, anything. Words can be so healing and so full of expression, in any circumstance.

6. Dancing: This is an amazing way that I have seen others express themselves. Just through the art of moving their bodies to music. It is so impressive to see how people can put their heart into different kinds of dancing. Maybe this is the way YOU are searching for to reveal who you are to the world.