Coloring is no longer just for kids. Adult coloring has grown in popularity recently. Whether you already have a coloring poster or are thinking about getting one, there are quite a few benefits to coloring in your free time.
Coloring is a great way to relax your brain and quiet your mind. When you're coloring, you're focused on the simple activity in front of you — which begins to relax your mind and keep intruding thoughts at bay.
More complex designs with smaller spaces require you to hone your hand-eye coordination and motor skills — skills you don't use when scrolling on electronics. Some health professionals believe these activities may even help delay the onset of dementia.
Studies have shown coloring can reduce anxiety in adults. Coloring for 20 minutes or more is an effective way to lower your heart rate and decrease feelings of anxiety — with added benefits including mood improvement, enhanced mindfulness, and reduced mental health stress.
Screen-free
Calming
Great for all ages
Better with friends and family