Hello Blissful Tribe and welcome back! Today’s blog post covers the 5 benefits of coloring. Why coloring? You may be asking yourself. Well, first off all of my blogs are associated with Wellness in some shape, form, or fashion. I have found that coloring puts me in a relaxed mental state and diminishes my flight anxiety. Hence I have added this tool for the benefit of my well-being. I am also a very creative being and coloring provides an outlet for my creativity. So, I did a thing. I created my very own adult coloring book titled “Eye Candy”.
I created Eye Candy as part of my meditation coloring book series that I am creating. So far I have received amazing feedback and reviews. So without further ado, here are the 5 benefits of coloring.
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Stress Relief: Coloring has a calming effect on the mind and body. It activates areas of the brain associated with relaxation, promoting a sense of well-being.
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Mindfulness and Meditation: When you color, you concentrate on the present moment, paying attention to the details and colors you choose. This mindful focus can help quiet your mind, increase self-awareness, and enhance overall mental clarity.
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Creativity and Self-Expression: You can experiment with different color combinations, shading techniques, and styles, giving you a creative outlet to express your individuality. It fosters imagination and can be a form of personal art therapy.
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Improved Fine Motor Skills: Holding and controlling coloring utensils, such as pencils or markers, helps develop and refine these motor skills, benefiting both children and adults alike.
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Increased Focus and Concentration: By engaging in coloring activities regularly, you can train your mind to concentrate on a specific task, enhancing your ability to stay focused in other areas of life as well.
Remember, the benefits of coloring may vary from person to person, but these are some common advantages reported by many individuals who engage in coloring as a recreational activity.
So now I’d like to hear from you. Do any of these benefits resonate with you? If yes, then how?
If you are ready to tap into your creativity and engage in a fun activity of coloring, using the Adult coloring book Eye Candy, click here to purchase.
Blessed and Blissed,
Dr. Lorraine
Coloring is something that is so therapeutic and I agree with mindfulness and meditation which is something that we practice everyday at the school system.
Hi Shannon.
Thank you for your input.