I recently discovered coloring for adults is a thing many, many people do. I'm late to the game on this one - years late. And I had to find out why this is a thing.
A lot of people color for relaxation or as a way to express their creativity when they've never really felt artsy before. There are studies that show it can reduce stress and anxiety too. It all made me think of my journal. It's exactly what I get from my daily entries. I get the chance to play around with my doodles, unload my thoughts or work through some emotions. Journaling is like relaxing play time for me which is what I've read other say coloring books are for them.
Now if only I could find a coloring book with journal pages!
Day 24: National Journal Posting Month - completed√
Yes, I can see how it would be allow the busy brain to relax. The creativity of artistry and words would force focus and disrupt what sometimes seems like endless brain chatter.