Enjoying the arts has numerous health benefits. People who view art exhibits have been found to experience lower levels of stress and anxiety and improve their critical thinking skills. One study by neuroscientist Oshin Vartanian looked at 15 studies of people who visited art exhibits. It found that art viewing engages the areas of the brain that process emotion and contemplation. These areas of the brain are automatically triggered whenever people see art.

People who enjoy the arts have a higher self-esteem. Being creative gives you freedom to express yourself and your emotions. This freedom is a valuable tool for …