HAVE FUN WITH COLOURS

 

One evening when we visited our friend, there we found that her daughter is having fun time with a colouring book. Without friends she is having a happy time with her new colouring book – 365 BUMPER COLOURING BOOK with stunning drawings left to be given colours.

The book impressed me and I bought one. From April on wards I was colouring it whenever I find time.  Happy to share about the book on this NATIONAL COLOURING DAY.

 This Day (August 2) helps us relive our childhood playdates and discover new health and wellness benefits now that coloring is no longer just for kids. In fact, adult coloring books seem to be the latest wellness and relaxation trend that helps people find happiness between the lines.

  National Coloring Day was created to celebrate the fun and relaxation that coloring can bring. Coloring books exist since 19th century. The McLoughlin Brothers are credited as the inventors of the coloring book. They have created The Little Folks' Painting Book in collaboration with Kate Greenaway in 1880s. They continued to publish coloring books until the 1920s, when the McLoughlin Brothers became part of the Milton Bradley Company.

 Coloring has the ability to relax the fear center of your brain, the amygdala. It induces the same state as meditating by reducing the thoughts of a restless mind. This generates mindfulness and quietness, which allows your mind to get some rest after a long day at work.

 Coloring is a no-pressure, judgement-free activity. In fact, it's one of the few activities that doesn't come with any expectations and allows you creative freedom. Anyone, whether a child, an established artist, or just someone looking for fun; can color and enjoy the vibrant benefits.

Engaging in self-care is important and coloring is a restorative exercise. Coloring allows us to push other thoughts out of our head and focus on a simple task, which alleviates any free-floating anxiety. It's like therapy without a therapist.

Sometimes coloring solo makes the best art therapy. Treat yourself and set aside that extra hour for your own time of introspective mindfulness. For those who were always searching for chill time, coloring books could be the golden ticket.

Coloring is a healthy way to relieve stress. It calms the brain and helps your body relax. This can improve sleep and fatigue while decreasing body aches, heart rate, respiration, and feelings of depression and anxiety.

Do buy a coloring book and have a fun time with colours.