In a world where hustle-culture is considered as the ladder to success, many end up exhausting themselves immensely trying to reach the top before others. While hustling does guarantee financial security at some point, many fail to recognize the toll it has on one’s mental health. We are all engulfed by a storm of assignments, submissions and deadlines, panic-stricken at the thought of missing any. This constant panic, accompanied by long working hours and insufficient sleep is the reason for “burnouts”.

While hard work is certainly important, one’s life should not entirely revolve around their work. Studies have shown that people who endorse in activities and hobbies outside of work have a greater chance at overcoming burnouts. Art and culture play a significant role in this. Playing an instrument, painting or simply listening to your favourite music after a long day at work can reduce stress and anxiety.

The point is to involve oneself in an activity that is therapeutic and does not have a specific outcome other than achieving inner peace. Music, dance, painting, writing or even cooking, all these can help one express their individuality to create something new, which may be imperfect, but still beautiful in its own way.

Thus, artistic activities and cultural practices have a very positive impact on a person’s physical and mental well-being.