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We used to associate colouring with children only, but recently the hobby has attracted a new demographic. The sudden emergence of adult colouring has taken the world by storm and become an international trend. Now when you walk into a book store you’ll see shelves filled with adult colouring books and accessories. It is no doubt this hobby has been adapted by adults all over the world, but what is it that makes adult colouring so enticing? It turns out adult colouring isn’t as new as it seems. Doctors have been prescribing their patients with colouring materials since the 20th century. Since then, many studies have taken place to show the numerous benefits of adult colouring and why people are so attracted to it, including stress release. Here are a few of the ways that adult colouring can help relieve stress.
In this day and age, we are constantly surrounded by technology in which we feel must be consistently checked on and/or updated. From texts, calls and emails, to numerous social media platforms, it is no doubt keeping up can be exhausting. That is why adults these days may feel the urge to “unplug” and do something with their time that involves no phones or computers – just a real, old-fashioned hobby. Unplugging from this vicious cycle of sending and receiving messages, updating posts etc. can undoubtedly decrease stress by allowing us to switch off our brains from other thoughts and focus on the task at hand.
Dr. Joel Pearson, a brain scientist at the University of New South Wales in Australia revealed that concentrating on the shapes and colours may facilitate the replacement of negative thoughts and images with pleasant ones. This means that colouring has a positive psychological effect which could help those who suffer from anxiety and depression, and also shows the relation of colouring and meditation – as both activities help one focus their mind, relieving stress and negativity.
Due to the fact that colouring helps reduce stress, it of course also aids in relaxation and therefore helps improve sleeping patterns. Psychologist Gloria Martinez Ayala proves the correlation between colouring and relaxation, “The action involves both logic, by which we colour forms, and creativity, when mixing and matching colours,” she said. “The relaxation that it provides lowers the activity of the amygdala, a basic part of our brain involved in controlling emotion that is affected by stress.” So kick back, relax, and open up that colouring book before bed for a good night’s rest.
Perhaps a reason why a lot of past trends re-emerge – the want to reconnect with your inner child. Remember the time when you didn’t even know what the word “stress” was? You just sat on your bedroom floor with your overloading boxes of crayons and pages of doodles. Adult colouring allows you to bring yourself back to that time – living in the stress free moment while focusing on your art.
If you have tried adult colouring, surely you’ve discovered how much your colouring skills have improved since you were a toddler (or at least we hope!). Even if you aren’t a highly skilled sketch artist, focusing on the shapes while having the creative freedom to mix and match colours can help boost your creativity.
We found a handy guide for adult colouring techniques ranging from starters, the intermediate and experts!
It’s time to unleash your creative side and take a look at how you can create fun and handy items using office supplies! Whether its binder clips lying around, or some extra binders, we have the perfect projects to make good use of your supplies.
No more tangling and unplugging the wrong thing! All you need is a couple of foldback clips and you’ll have a group of nicely organized cables.
Another handy way to keep your cables neat and organized is by using masking tape! Cut the tape according to the size of the label you wish to have. Simply label your tape with a marker and wrap it around the specific cord.
Who doesn’t love a couple of plants on their desk? What better way to make your pots office friendly than with a floppy disk pot cover! All you need is a hot glue gun and five disks (if you still have them lying around). This pot cover fits a 4″ plant or smaller.
The things you can do with foldback clips are endless! Even preventing your laptop from overheating. Just grab 4 clips and some paper and you’ve got yourself a laptop stand.
We told you the possibilities are endless with these foldback clips! Keep your headphones organized and tangle-free with this easy trick.
Another simple DIY project that only requires a binder and a utility knife. Keep your recipes clean and easy to read with this easy-to-make stand.
Depending on how many holes are punched into your papers, you’ll most likely only need a couple of paper clips and elastic bands. For this specific project – two paper clips and two elastic bands were needed for a two-hole punched project.
If you own earrings you’ve most likely lost an earring back or two, but don’t worry! A simple trick can save the day and keep you from having to stash your favourite earrings away. All you need is a pair of scissors/utility knife and a pencil eraser!
Another DiY fixer-upper! Don’t go replacing that zipper when all you need is a simple paperclip! You can also choose different colours of paperclips to spice up your zipper’s look.
If you have a pair of black shoes that happen to have a couple scuff marks on them, don’t throw them in the back of the closet just yet! Try this handy trick using a Sharpie permanent marker.
Don’t squish that delicious bagel in a sandwich bag! Clean out a round CD case and your bagel will fit perfectly inside. Great for those company picnics!
The perfect added touch to a personal project or a gift! Create your very own heart-shaped paper clips by using a regular paperclip and some bending skills.
Will you try some of these DIY projects? They are all so fun, easy and can even solve a problem or two. We would love to hear what projects you’ve tried and how well they worked for you! Let us know in the comments below.
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