The use of adult coloring books has become popular as a form ofrelaxation, meditation, andstress relief.
Individuals with anxiety may find it helpful to use these coloring books to promotemindfulnessin their daily lives.
Pages are printed on both front and back on heavyweight paper.
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Coloring the fine details of the patterns can be a form of meditation to help you relax.
This book also gives you the chance to add your own doodles as not every drawing is detailed.
Creative Coloring Inspirations: Art Activity Pages to Relax and Enjoy!
Creative Therapy: An Anti-Stress Coloring Book.Courtesy of Amazon
is an 80-page coloring book promoting hope and encouragement.
The book contains 30 activities that combine uplifting quotes and messages with patterns.
Images are less detailed than some other coloring books, allowing you to complete one activity in a sitting.
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Pages are also paint-friendly, allowing you to use a variety of mediums to color the images.
The book is organized into themed chapters with images printed on only one side of the page.
The designs in this book are not as intricate as some others allowing for faster completion.
Creative Coloring Inspirations: Art Activity Pages to Relax and Enjoy!.Courtesy of Amazon
Free-form painting and clay modeling have also been shown to lead to short-term anxiety reduction.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness.
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