Ayelet Waldman on Quilting to Stay Sane
Briefly

Ayelet Waldman dives into quilting to cope with stressful news, finding that focusing on hands-on activities allowed her to engage with reality instead of escaping from it.
Waldman shared that her engagement in quilting was not a form of distraction, but rather a way to remain involved and invested in current events while calming her mind.
Through discussions with neuroscientists, Waldman explored why hands-on activities like quilting can bring relaxation, ultimately discovering that time could be found in her busy schedule.
Reflecting on her previous time spent online, Waldman concluded that her newfound passion for quilting was a more productive and fulfilling use of her time.
Read at The New Yorker
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