Stress and Anxiety Reducing Color Therapy (Coloring Isn’t Just for Kids)

Coloring for Adults to reduce stress or anxiety and increase a sense of well being? That’s what this book I found at a local book store recently claims. Currently, Color Therapy books are outselling cookbooks in France. See this article in the Huffington Post. The beautiful hardcover and intricate pictures piqued my interest. Stress reduction is one of the areas I work on with my clients. Coloring therapy books are currently outselling cookbooks in France. With stress on the rise, it is becoming more and more difficult to unwind, focus and decompress. I picked up a copy and couldn’t wait to get started and give it a try!

Stress Reducing Color Therapy (Coloring Isn’t Just for Kids)

Doodling is allowed, you can choose your own medium (pencils, gels, pens), there are no rules. This book is broken down into color categories, blues, oranges, purples, reds, greens……. each color evoking different feelings and memories for the individual using the book.

Color Therapy Book for Adults to Relieve Stress

What I found:

I have been using this book for a month now, and my concentration has increased, and I feel calm, peaceful and focused after a coloring session. Right now I am working on a two page spread of Koi Fish. I have taken it to the beach in the evening. Feelings of wellbeing washed over me like the sound of waves in the background as I let my artistic inclinations run free. Sitting outdoors with my husband chatting casually with each other, I picked up the hardcover, sturdy book, and actually found I heard more of what was said in the conversation and my mind did not wander (aren’t we all guilty of this sometimes?). I have also been using it when I need to unwind or am in go, go, go mode, and it has helped my mind slow down and think more clearly.

Color Therapy for Adults

In conclusion, I love this trend! I am going to include it in the free giveaways I give my clients.

If you would like to try color therapy, you can find this popular new trend at a local bookstore or online. Here is the book I have been using, but there are plenty to choose from!

Sandra Shields, Certified Health Coach

sandrashieldshealthcoach.com

5 Comments

Linda says:

I haven’t colored in years…but it sounds like it would be fun to pick it up again 🙂

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July 30, 2015 at 3:25 pm
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- Sandra Shields, Health Coach says:
  
  I hadn’t either Linda, and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I picked a book with designs that appealed to me, They are much more sophisticated and detailed than a child’s coloring book. 🙂
  
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  July 31, 2015 at 5:20 pm
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  - Linda says:
    
    I wonder, do they sell the adult-type ones at Barnes & Noble?
    
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    July 31, 2015 at 6:23 pm
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    - Sandra Shields, Health Coach says:
      
      They do on Barnes & Noble’s website Linda. There is a nice variety.
      
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      August 1, 2015 at 12:44 pm
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      - Linda says:
        
        I will have to check them out. I need a little de-stressing! Thanks Sandra 😀
        
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        August 1, 2015 at 1:39 pm
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