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colored piggy with macaroons for coloring book day — Taking a moment to settle the mind and relax is a great method of self care!
How cute is this piggy I colored?
from coloring book: Color Me! by New Seasons

Color Me Calm

Have you joined the coloring craze?

I’ve always loved to color, and the great number of adult coloring books that are available today make it an easy option for anyone to grab a few moments for themselves to just clear the mind and declutter the spirit. I don’t need a study to tell me that taking some quiet time alone to color pushes that needed reset button in my mind.

If you find yourself depressed or filled with anxiety, you’ll undoubtedly benefit from the focused energy and peaceful time spent coloring. Breathing slows down. Thoughts slow down and begin to unfold in ways that help you decompress and find solutions that were previously wrapped in worries. We could all use a push to slow down and live in the moment.

I love the spiral notebooks, as they allow me to access all parts of the image, and the sheets are perforated should I want to frame the images or send them to someone!
from coloring book: Color Me! by New Seasons

If you haven’t tried coloring, you have very little to lose. This hobby doesn’t have to be expensive, and you can take it with you on your travels.

Freebie alert:

You can download a free Mini Coloring Book from Dover and register to win one of ten $15 Dover Gift Certificates. I’m not sponsored by Dover, but I do like their products and thought you might enjoy the freebie.

Coloring books have gone digital, too. I’ve tried some coloring phone apps, but they don’t compare to actually holding a pencil, crayon, or marker in my hand. However, some people love them!