Here’s Why Adult Coloring Is The Latest Trend In Stress Relief
3 Major Benefits of Adult Coloring
It relaxes the brain.
Coloring flows the attention away from ourselves and brings you into the current moment. “In this way, it is very much like a meditative exercise,” says clinical psychologist Scott M. Bea, PsyD.
In this state, you’re not thinking about all the things that stress you out. “The difficulties of life evaporate from your awareness”, he adds.
Remember those zig-zags? The possibility of going against what’s expected is part of what makes coloring fun. You can be neat one minute, and race outside the lines the next. There is no one way to do it, and these low stakes are a part of what makes it pleasurable and relaxing.
Improves motor skills
The process of coloring joins creativity with logic, and therefore requires the use of vision and fine motor skills. It requires both hemispheres of the brain to communicate. Choosing which colors to use, creating patterns, and deciding whether or not to adhere to the suggested coloring lines all employ the brain’s fine motor skills.
In today’s digital world, people aren’t developing those skills nearly as much and coloring is a way to make up for that. Some health professionals believe that, along with crosswords and brainteasers, coloring not only engages motor skills but can even help delay the onset of dementia. Sign me up!
Improves focus
The act of coloring requires focus, but not to a stressful degree. It decreases the chatter of a busy mind by opening up your frontal lobe—which is responsible for organizing and problem-solving—and allows you to focus. By coloring, you’re practicing being in the moment. You're practicing concentration. And anything you practice, you improve!
As we know, having better focus is hugely helpful, not just in the workplace but also after a long day. Numerous tasks can leave a person feeling drained and overwhelmed. Evidence shows that a short coloring break gives the brain a chance to regain focus and increase innovative thinking. That results in the ability to tackle those tough tasks creatively and successfully. Win!
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Anyone Can Benefit!
You don’t have to be a professional artist to color! If you’re looking for a refreshing way to unwind, coloring will surely do the trick.
We have a variety of sizes and themes to choose from ranging from special occasions to inspirational quotes to nature-focused. We also offer color e-books and coloring border rolls that light up a room. Simply choose one that you like and let those zig-zags (or neat lines) whisk you away!
