Let’s Color

Overall, coloring is associated with these benefits: Places you in the present: This occurs because your attention detaches from your worldly concerns and connects with the simple, undemanding task of applying color. Relaxes your brain: Coloring does not tax the mind because you’re not thinking about work, your health, or the future. As your mind descends into a peaceful state, tension recedes from your body as well. Releases you from pressure: Coloring a page is very low stakes. There’s no right or wrong way because nothing really depends on the results. Improves sleep: When used as a relaxing activity at the end of the day, you can go to bed with a clear mind and body free of tension. Improves your mental focus: It’s easy to lose track of time as you work on filling a space with color and then moving to the next space. This is a soothing alternative to the dopamine addiction encouraged by the way we scroll on phones. Works like meditation: Coloring achieves some of the same benefits of meditation because it disconnects you from racing thoughts. Working on a coloring page is also easier for most people to do on their own. Promotes brain harmony: Although coloring relaxes the mind, it also employs the whole brain at the same time. The creative task of working with color and fine motor skills activates multiple brain regions and leaves you feeling very satisfied. Read more