Coloring for Calm: Why Simple Art Helps Your Brain Relax

Written By Maulla Fonny

Explore the science behind adult coloring for stress relief.

  • Focusing on coloring redirects attention away from worries and functions like meditation.

  • Coloring calms the brain by engaging in a simple, low‑stakes activity; mindfulness art therapy and mandala coloring have been shown to decrease stress and anxiety.

  • Suggestion: choose mandalas or complex patterns for deeper relaxation and allow coloring without judgement.

  • Reference:

    • https://health.clevelandclinic.org/3-reasons-adult-coloring-can-actually-relax-brain.

Maulla Fonny
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