Researchers and art therapists have extolled the benefits of colouring for more than a decade, but publishers and childhood favourites such as Crayola have only recently begun to produce adult colouring books.
Recently, colouring books have attracted the focus and consideration of adults. National Colouring Book Day (August 2) allows us to relive our childhood play dates and uncover new health and wellness benefits associated with colouring now that it is no longer just for children. In fact, adult colouring books appear to be the newest wellness and relaxation craze that aids individuals discover happiness within the lines.
Researchers and art therapists have extolled the benefits of colouring for more than a decade, but publishers and childhood favourites such as Crayola have only recently begun to produce adult colouring books. Have you ever wished to make the town red? Or perhaps violet, blue, or even rainbow? Now is your opportunity, so break out the colouring books and have some colourful fun!
Imagine yourself as a child, filling page after page with colourful scribbles, updated to reflect your significantly improved motor and attention skills and life experiences. Doesn’t it sound delightful to spend an hour sipping coffee and blissfully losing oneself in a sea of unbounded imagination? Self-care is essential, and colouring is a restorative activity. Colouring enables us to block out distracting thoughts and concentrate on a simple task, thereby reducing anxiety. Similar to therapy, but without a therapist. Colouring is a judgment-free and pressure-free activity. In fact, it is one of the few activities that does not impose any restrictions on your creativity. Anyone, whether a juvenile, an established artist, or a person seeking entertainment, can colour and reap the benefits of its vibrant hues.
Gather some companions and transform a childhood playgroup into an adult gathering. Contribute to the cost of a babysitter who will entertain the children in another room or at home so that you can truly enjoy yourself. Who knows, with a designated driver colouring book parties could become the next greatest happy hour activity.
As a child, did you ever fantasise about a giant bundle of Crayola crayons? Or perhaps having an infinite supply of markers to colour the spectrum. Enhance your colouring supplies to make your childhood fantasies a reality and colour your way to happiness.
Sometimes colouring by yourself is the greatest form of art therapy. Reserve this additional hour for your own introspective contemplation. Colouring books could be the golden ticket for people who are always looking for methods to relax.
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