Watching the pandemic news, working from home, kids home from school, schedules a mess….who can relate? As a mom, like me, you probably feel the burden of keeping the peace in the house, meal preparation, etc. Keeping the kids balanced as well as your spouse. I’m not sure why we take this on, but it seems instinctual.
In the wake of this corona virus craziness we all need a very simple way to relax and reduce stress. A daily practice of coloring can calm the mind and stay positive. Keep you mentally healthy to focus on what matters.
Coloring has the ability to relax the fear center of your brain, the amygdala. It induces the same state as meditating by reducing the thoughts of a restless mind.
beaumont.org – health benefits of coloring for adults
You don’t have to look far to realize mindful coloring has several benefits. The next are just to name a few benefits according to Alfred James – author of Pocket Mindfulness …
- relieving stress
- replacing patterns of negative thinking
- encouraging yourself to be in current moment
- escaping the rat race
- building mental strength
- relaxing and having some fun
And a study noted by Psychology Today’s blog indicates this. After a week of daily practice, it displayed significantly lower levels of anxiety. It also showed a reduction in depressive symptoms.
You need 5 to 15 minutes to just relax the mind. Take more time if you can. Concentrate on the positive. Coloring is so simple. You will find it really helps bring you into the current moment. It gives your mind the break and calm it needs.
An added advantage is the end result can be shared to spread some happiness and positive feelings in others.
If you interested in getting a mindful coloring book, here is a link to get one on Amazon.
