According to Beaumont Health, a Michigan healthcare system, “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.”
If you feel like you are mentally spinning today and unable to focus, stop at the library and check out coloring supplies. Adult coloring books are available. To download coloring pages, check out our libguide on well-being: https://libguides.iusb.edu/c.php?g=1223379&p=8948527 .