We all may not agree about the state of today's world, the health crises that we face, and the stress level of our daily lives at work or home. But we can all agree that today's world gives us stress. We may be facing financial stress, health problems, family stress, and job stress. But we all face the stress that can rob us of our joy and happiness.
In today's world, we are being constantly sucked into all the negativity on social media and TV. We are being bombarded by all of our electronic devices, which all take a toll on us both physically and mentally.
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| Stress affects our minds and bodies. Coloring can help lower our stress levels |
So how can we find some stress relievers that can help us relax, find some joy, nurture our creative side? Well, for thousands of folks, adult coloring has become a pass time that brings joy and relaxation to their weary souls.
You do not have to have the skills to color or create your own pieces of artwork. You learn as you go. And believe me from experience, that growth is very satisfying.
These are not the coloring books and pages of your childhood. These are beautiful illustrations there for you to add your personal touches. You could use markers, pens, pencils, and watercolors. And none of these supplies have to breathe bank. There are plenty of options within your budget.
Best of all everyone can find pages that carry their personal interests. No matter what kind of pages that you enjoy, there are pages for you.
There are thousands of free adult coloring pages for you to print out on your home printer. Or you can get some amazing coloring books that are available at reasonable prices.
The nice thing about adult coloring is that everything is portable. You can carry most of your coloring supplies just about anywhere you can think of. I love nothing better than to color while waiting in a doctor's office or traveling on a plane. You can color on your lunch hour at work to release some stress. And best of all, take some time with your kids or grandkids to color on the kitchen table and have some conversation. I guarantee it is a memory that they will never forget. All of your coloring supplies are portable. you can carry them anywhere. Coloring books come in different sizes. So you can find one to fit your needs.
Studies have found that coloring calms the parts of the brain that process fear and stress. Think about someone you know who may be in the hospital, undergoing treatments, or suffering from a chronic health situation, How cool would it be to give them a couple of markers or colored pencils and a coloring book.
What a lovely gift this would be for anyone in a nursing home or assisted living facility. It helps them be more mindful and helps them to concentrate on their pages.
So is this papercraft for you? Would you consider giving it a try? Why not print out a page or two. Grab some pencils and see how wonderful half an hour of coloring can be. Relax, become mindful in the moment, and enjoy the process.
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