Why You Should Try Adult Coloring

Everyone is excited about the new adult coloring trend. Originally meant to keep children occupied, coloring is resurfacing as a therapeutic activity for adults. 

A few proven benefits of coloring:

• Your brain enters a meditative state and experiences relief as a result.

• Stress and anxiety levels lower.

• Negative thoughts go away as positive thoughts are introduced.

• Coloring allows the brain to focus on the present, which is how mindfulness is achieved. 

• Eliminating technology causes the brain to focus on creation over consumption.

• The amygdala, the part of the brain which controls our fight or flight response,  can sometimes keep us in a constant state of worry. Coloring dials the amygdala back. 

• Coloring helps with problem solving and organizational skills.

• It trains your brain to focus. 

• It helps with vision and fine motor skills.

There are tons of adult coloring books available at your local bookstore as well as on Amazon. Go make a masterpiece!