Yes, coloring is a great way for many people to relax and reduce stress. There are several reasons for this:
🧠 1. It calms the brain
Choosing colors and coloring small details — puts the brain in a “slow mode”. It’s like meditation.
🎨 2. Creativity unleashes energy
When coloring, a person feels free — there is no right or wrong. It releases internal tension.
😌 3. Reduces stress and anxiety
Psychologists say that the coloring process calms the nervous system — the heart rate decreases, breathing becomes more even.
💭 4. Distracts from deep thoughts
Sadness, stress, scattered thoughts are temporarily put aside and the focus is on coloring.
😊 5. It is pleasant to see the result
A beautiful finished picture gives a person a small but significant feeling of “I have achieved!”