Adult colouring books are the latest craze. Once exclusively the domain of young children, more adults are getting creative with colouring books that help them de-stress and improve concentration. Here are 5 reasons adult colouring books could improve your life
1. De-stress
Studies show that adult colouring books can help you to de-stress. Colouring in intricate designs on paper can help you relax after a long day at work and provide you with some much-needed relief. These books are available with various designs that provide a calming influence when you need it most. You'll feel more relaxed and refreshed!
2. Improve concentration
Research also shows that colouring in books for adults
can improve your concentration and help you focus. If you feel like your brain is racing or you have too much running through your head, an adult colouring book can provide you with a few minutes to unwind after a particularly stressful period in your life.
3. Pass your time
If you've got a long train or plane journey coming up, colouring in can provide you with a relaxing pass time. You'll be able to get creative and use an array of colouring pencils to complete elaborate designs.
4. Provides an alternative from consumer electronics
Studies suggest that consumer electronics like computers and smart phones can have a negative effect on your body. Not only can they have an effect on the quality of sleep you receive every night, but frequently using electronics, especially late at night, can cause your stress levels to skyrocket. There is an alternative. Swap electronic products for colouring books instead to improve your sleep and relax your mind. You'll feel less stressed in no time at all!
5. Improve creativity
Need some creativity in your life? Colouring in can help! Even if you're not the best artist, you'll be able to colour in different designs and create dynamic, eye-catching illustrations. You can even cut out and frame your favourite designs!
*This is a sponsored post. Compensation was provided by colouringbooks.org.uk and the post contains links to their website. Opinions expressed here may not be those of My Really Real Reality or the blog owner.
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Monday, January 11, 2016
Round and Round
The other day as I sat reading posts on some blogs other than my own, I found myself doodling on a scrap of paper. Nothing fancy. No surprise masterpieces. I was mostly just swirling the pen around making little circular coils.
And then it hit me...
What ever happened to Spirograph? (Do you remember this thing? Or am I once again aging myself?) It. Was. AWESOME! I seriously loved me some Spirograph back in the day!
What's a Spirograph, you may ask. ( oh, you youngsters these days with your fancy schmancy tech toys...)
Spirograph was - put simply - geometry at its best. It was essentially a bunch of plastic circles. That made magic. (No, not really) You took one large sort of frame like circle and placed it on a piece of paper. Then you selected another smaller circle and placed it on your paper inside the bigger circle. Pick a colored pen, shove the tip into one of many holes in the smaller circle, then (here comes the magic!) start swirling the smaller circle around the inside circumference of the larger circle. And voila!! All sorts of amazing swirly geometric shapes appear!
I feel as if somehow my description fails to truly do the Spirograph justice. Oh, but you are in luck! Because a quick search allowed me to find some examples for your viewing enjoyment!
See!!! Very cool, right? Right!! Now, the question is: Do they still make Spirographs? (Yes!!) And, where can I get one of these bad boys for myself?
(Oh, and if you're a former - or current - Spirograph junkie like myself... You should check out that website above! But be warned - you may lose track of time in there.)
And then it hit me...
What ever happened to Spirograph? (Do you remember this thing? Or am I once again aging myself?) It. Was. AWESOME! I seriously loved me some Spirograph back in the day!
What's a Spirograph, you may ask. ( oh, you youngsters these days with your fancy schmancy tech toys...)
Spirograph was - put simply - geometry at its best. It was essentially a bunch of plastic circles. That made magic. (No, not really) You took one large sort of frame like circle and placed it on a piece of paper. Then you selected another smaller circle and placed it on your paper inside the bigger circle. Pick a colored pen, shove the tip into one of many holes in the smaller circle, then (here comes the magic!) start swirling the smaller circle around the inside circumference of the larger circle. And voila!! All sorts of amazing swirly geometric shapes appear!
I feel as if somehow my description fails to truly do the Spirograph justice. Oh, but you are in luck! Because a quick search allowed me to find some examples for your viewing enjoyment!
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| http://spirographicart.com/ |
See!!! Very cool, right? Right!! Now, the question is: Do they still make Spirographs? (Yes!!) And, where can I get one of these bad boys for myself?
(Oh, and if you're a former - or current - Spirograph junkie like myself... You should check out that website above! But be warned - you may lose track of time in there.)
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