As Charles Bukowski said, “If you’re going to try, go all the way.” Whether that’swoodworking,knitting, or some other endeavor, dedicating yourself not only sets you up for success but also allows you to find happiness and satisfaction in the journey.Plus, focusing on the process will automatically bring results. And when it does, take pride in what you’ve achieved. But if you need inspiration to grow your self-esteem, let us introduce the subreddit ‘Something I Made’ — it has 2.9 million members who regularly share their bestDIY projects.This post may includeaffiliate links.

As Charles Bukowski said, “If you’re going to try, go all the way.” Whether that’swoodworking,knitting, or some other endeavor, dedicating yourself not only sets you up for success but also allows you to find happiness and satisfaction in the journey.

Plus, focusing on the process will automatically bring results. And when it does, take pride in what you’ve achieved. But if you need inspiration to grow your self-esteem, let us introduce the subreddit ‘Something I Made’ — it has 2.9 million members who regularly share their bestDIY projects.

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I Made This With A Ballpen

Needle Felted Dog Made By Me 🤗

Finding a leisure activity you love isn’t just fun. It can also improve your well-being.

Little Jaguar Sculpture I Made! This Was Carved In Wood And Then Decorated With Thousands Of Crystal Beads, This Art Form Is Native To My Country, Called Huichol Art

Acrylic Painting I Made Of My Friend’s Late Cat. Rip Clyde

I Made A Triple Bunk Bed For My Kids

The participants they looked at were ages 65 or older, and more than 60% had long-standing mental or physical health conditions.People periodically answered questionnaires about their health andwell-beingand were followed for four to eight years.

The participants they looked at were ages 65 or older, and more than 60% had long-standing mental or physical health conditions.

People periodically answered questionnaires about their health andwell-beingand were followed for four to eight years.

I Carved A Xoloizcuintle In Wood And Painted It With Colorful Details! What Do You Think?

Hand Embroidered Purse Parrot By Me

I Hope You Like My Paintings

Just Finished A Batch Of Leather Bags - My Hands Feel Like They Went Through A Meat Grinder

Compared with people who didn’t have hobbies, those who did reported better health,more happiness, fewer symptoms of depression, and higher overall life satisfaction. Plus, the findings were similar across all countries.

A Guiding Star Necklace I Made With Pigment So It Absorbs Light To Emit Light

Men’s Purple Leather Loafers I Made For My Client

This Piece Took 350 Hours And Tells The Story Of Me Leaving Religion, Becoming An Addict, Attempting Suicide, Living In A Shelter, And Finally Finding Myself. All Through Symbolism

Cheetah Sculpture I Made

It’s worth highlighting that the study is observational and doesn’t prove that hobbies directly make people healthier and happier, but the researchers say that activities such as arts and crafts, games, gardening, volunteering, or participating in clubs involve creativity, sensory engagement, self-expression, relaxation, and cognitive stimulation, which are linked to good mental health and well-being.

I Made Little Elf Dudes!

Crochet Apple Cardigan With Matching Hat

Check Out This Custom Needle Felted Dog I Just Finished!!!

Jaguar Sculpture I Made! This Was Carved In Wood And Then Decorated With Thousands Of Crystal Beads, This Art Form Is Native To My Country, Called Huichol Art

For more cool pictures from this online community, fire up our earlier publications on ithereandhere.

I’ve Been Crocheting Bird Hats. Here’s The First 2. A Raven And An Owl. I’m Really Tempted To Try A Cockatoo.🤣

New Sweater And 🐻 Hand Knit (Christmas Gift For My Friend)

My Daughters “Sally Witch” Costume I Crocheted

I Made This Art Toy Set

Fox Made Of Cotton Wool, By Me

Finally Cold Enough For Long Swooshy Skirts! (Skirt And Blouse Made And Patterned By Me)

Been Busy Embroidering These Custom Toebeans 🐾🫘

How It Feels To Be The Child Of A Hoarder. I Drew This With A Pen I Found On The Ground And A Pencil, I’m Very New So I Know It Isn’t Amazing But I Had Fun Making It

I Made This American Girl Doll Size Kitchen Out Of Baltic Birch Plywood

Which Alpaca Is Your Favorite?

I Carved A Pair Of Northern Cardinals Out Of Basswood

I Made An Engagement Ring Box For My Girlfriend! (She Said Yes :)

I Made A Lot Of Dandelion Spheres To Create Pendants

My Husband Made Our Daughter’s Cot Using Our Wedding Arch For The Back!

Just Finished This Drawing. What Would Be Your Interpretation Of It?

My Daughter Made This

Portrait I Tufted Of My Late Friend Jerry, Rip🖤

I Made A Christmas Centerpiece For My Kitchen Table

I Made This To Celebrate Two Years Off Alcohol

What’s Your Honest Opinion Of My Work? Brutal Criticism Welcome

I Make Naturally Dyed Bags. I Call This Colour Blueberry Milk!

Watercolour And Ink Paintings Of Fairytales In My Style :)

I Crocheted A Kid Friendly Tic-Tac-Toe 😊

I’ve Been Making These Signs To Turn My Garden Into A Botanical Garden. Hand Drawn, Laser Engraved

I Made These Ceramic Cups!!!

I Made A Dress To Wear On Stage!

I Transform An Old Hoodie To An “Haute Couture” Hoodie By Hand Embroidery. How Do You Guys Think? Thank You

Very Elaborate Painting Of This Belgian Tervuren Shepherd (No Im Not Taking Criticism)

My 15 Yo Daughter Has Been Perfecting This Recipe For Several Months. I Don’t Think They Could Get Any Better. I Am So Proud Of Her

I Made Tiny Bound Books! What Should I Do With Them?

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Spent Hours Over Days Crocheting This Beanie For My Boyfriend. I Was So Excited To Give It To Him. Guess I Got The Measurements Wrong 🤷🏻‍♀️

Some Rugs I Made But People Aren’t Buying Them :/

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My Latest Autumnal Crochet Makes! Which One Is Your Favourite?

Wife Wanted To Buy A 6ft Nutcracker, … I Told Her I Could Make Her One!

Some Fruity Stained Glass Pieces I’ve Made Recently

I Made Giant Christmas Lights

I Finished My Wings!

I Made A Skeleton Floor Lamp. Didn’t Want To Pay £500 For One So Made It For £210

Posting On Behalf Of My Wife, Little Macrame Shrimp, What Do You Guys Think?

Frog Bag!

Leather Milk Carton

Taught Myself Embroidery This Year. This Is What I’ve Made Since I Started In May

Some Of My Recent Sleeping Bag/ Comforter Jackets

I Made An Ice Cream Cone Witch Hat! 🍦🤎

I Altered A Thrifted Painting

I Continue Transform The Old Hoodies To The “Haute Couture” Hoodies. The 2nd One. Do You Like It? Thank You!

I Made This Yesterday. It Took Me Around 4 Hours. It’s In Oil Pastel On 7x5 Grey Paper. Can You Guess The Name Of This Drawing 😉😃

What Am I Doing Wrong?

Need Some Help On My Duct Tape Rain Cats. Brown Eyes Or Black Eyes?

I Invented A New Broom Style That Makes Pictures On The Ends Of The Handles. Which One Is Your Favorite? Least Favorite?

I Made A Edgar Allan Poe Pull Apart Rug

I Was Broke One Christmas So I Made My Best Friend A Stand For Her Drinking Horn

I Made A Body Form But I Feel Like It’s A Big Fail

I Made A Working Binary Keyboard

I Knitted This Scarf For My Niece’s Birthday. I Wanted To Make Its Design Unusual And Memorable. Do You Think I Succeeded?

I Made A Flower Bouquet For A Boy I Like. I Think Im Going To Ask Him On A Date

I Made A Lamp. This Lamp Will Be Sold With This House Because I Am Never Moving It Again. Enjoy Whatever This Is. Also It’s Upside Down

My Halloween Costume This Year

Acrylic On 16x24 Canvas - By Me

I Made This Dark Blue Space Dress!

My First Sewn Creation! Now He Just Needs A Name

Disco Leg

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