Something that I'm guessing all those who animate, paint, draw, sew, sculpt, bake and a million other pastimes, hobbies, interests and (if you're lucky enough) careers that involve creating something for the enjoyment of yourself and potentially others already know...
Creating things is good for you!
The article from The Guardian (links open in a new window) highlights the benefits of making time to be creative - which are particularly relevant at this time of year (and given the world situation at the moment).