Adult Colouring and Self-care
We mostly associate colouring with children. However most recently adult colouring has grown in popularity. People choose to take it on for several reasons but most significant to this discussion is the therapeutic benefits which people claim adult colouring bring to them.
Below I list some of the most noted benefits
- Mindfulness and Stress reduction
Adult colouring could facilitate mindfulness or a heightened state of consciousness. Because it requires the mind to focus on what is happening at that moment Allowing one to be fully aware of the present, what is happening outwardly but also what is occurring inwardly, engaging the senses and emotions.
Carl Jung in the 20th century used adult coloring of Mandalas in his therapeutic practice with patients, because it helped contain difficult experiences, reducing their levels of stress and bringing calm to them. He also found that it allowed patients to be ready for the guidance of the Self and to be in touch with their intuitive feelings.
- Meditation
It encourages the same mind transformative benefits of meditation. Resting the mind and gaining a state of clarity, relaxation, and focused consciousness. Most popular in adult colouring is the image of a Mandala. Their circular patterns and geometric shapes bring the individual into a state of relaxation.
- 3. Reduces anxiety
Anxiety seems to be a growing affliction of our modern society. The state of relaxation which comes through focusing on the intricate images and colours helps to relieve anxiety in the individual colouring.
Adult colouring helps create a space in the mind to experience the ultimate hygge experience. It’s simple but so effective.
