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Colouring books for adults have in recent years taken up the publishing world by storm. Although not a new concept, in this increasingly hectic and stressful world, people look for an escape route every now and then and these books have come in handy for many people who seem to have found a therapeutic answer to their stress.
Grownups are picking up their colouring pencils to turn to relaxed yet a focused activity that not only calms their mind but also works as a type of meditation. According to psychologists and other experts, activities which allow the brain to be engaged just enough without draining the mind works as a powerful medium to overcome stress.
These books are intricately designed with varied patterns keeping the fact in mind that it is for a more developed and mature mind. The process of thinking about these complex or abstract designs generates substantial brain activity which distracts an individual from possible situations in his or her life that may not seem as a positive one.
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These are intricately designed books; some created specifically to help you de-stress and focus the mind. As an individual creates the artwork it helps them reconnect with their innermost feelings and possible conflicts. It has also been observed that in many cases the process helps in managing other socio-emotional skills as well. As a person puts down their expression on paper it helps them clear out the emotional and psychological baggage that they may have been carrying.
Though many experts have said that colouring a design cannot be termed as an art therapy, but it sure can be termed as therapeutic due to its calming effect on the person undertaking the activity.
So what are you waiting for? Pick up that crayon and choose from a wide variety of colouring book themes and colour the world inside the book as you wish and de-stress!
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