Adult coloring books is becoming a trend as it reportedly reduce stress and puts the mind into a meditative state. Previous researches have emerged which claims that coloring can be of great help in decreasing stress and calms a restless mind. It unleashes creativity and boosts serotonin levels.
As per the Higher Perspective, "6 of the top 20 Amazon best sellers are adult coloring books." This information can be a basis that adult coloring books are starting to make an impact in one's well-being. May it be coloring inside or outside the lines, it doesn't really matter as the meditative repetition puts the mind at rest. It is also known to relieve tension and anxiety.
Antoni Martinez, a psychologist stated:
"I recommend it as a relaxation technique; we can use it to enter a more creative, freer state. I recommend it in a quiet environment, even with chill music. Let the color and lines flow."
Ben Michaelis, another psychologist also cited that previous psychologist, such as Carl Jung used coloring for his patients to help them focus on the subconscious.
"There is a lot history of people coloring for mental health reasons, Carl Jung used to try to get his patients to color in mandalas at the turn of the last century, as a way of getting people to focus on the subconscious to let go. Now we know it has a lot of other stress busting qualities as well."
The Huffington Post website then added that coloring can aid in destressing. As per the website, in numerous individuals are turning to coloring to reduce stress in Europe alone.
Gloria Martinez Ayala, a psychologist stated that coloring activates two cerebral hemispheres:
"The action involves both logic, by which we color forms, and creativity, when mixing and matching colors. This incorporates the areas of the cerebral cortex involved in vision and fine motor skills [coordination necessary to make small, precise movements]. 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."