Just because a tree is green and brown doesn’t mean you have to use green and brown – use any colour you feel like using. You don’t even need to colour in the lines. Go with what feels right to you at that moment. Thinking about your breathing is like the yoga practice of breathing that signalsthe brain that you’re safe. It helps to calm you down and release tension. By “just breathing,” you remind yourself that you’re still alive, and that’s all that matters. Another way to relieve stress is to find something positive to meditate on. This colouring sheet tells you to think, spread, and maintain a positive disposition regardless of your circumstances.

Mindful Colouring: A Complete Guide - Living.Pretty.Happy Mindful Colouring: A Complete Guide - Living.Pretty.Happy

Colouring is great for mindfulness as it reduces stress and tension by allowing the mind to get some rest at the end of the day.

Another technique to ground yourself and create focus is to mentally state what you’re doing, so, I’m using a red pencil or, I’m colouring in the sky now.

Mindfulness Colouring Book - NHS Fife Mindfulness Colouring Book - NHS Fife

Try to avoid distractions, this is about gaining focus. I did mindfully colour when my children were around but I find I’m more absorbed when I’m on my own. When suffering from anxiety, it can seem like you’re in a complicated and toxic relationship with your mind. It can fill you with negative thoughts that seem to pop out of nowhere. However, while intrusive thoughts can seem uncontrollable, in reality, they are. Have you ever tried mindful colouring? If you have, what has your experience been? And, if you haven’t, is this something you think you’ll try? Do you find creative pursuits help calm you? If you have any questions or anything you’d like to say, please do get in touch via the comments box below. I’m happy to help & I always love to hear from you. You may also like to have a go at some of the fun self-care for parents activities we have available - such as these brilliant DIY Stress-Relief Bath Salts Craft Instructions. While this may sound funny or ridiculous, it carries a powerful message for everyone. How you dress can make or mar your confidence and self-esteem. So, always dress well. Final Thoughts

Did you know that love is a crucial part of well-being and makes all the difference? It’s why many people who are depressed report feelings of loneliness and abandonment. Here’s one fool-proof recipe for calming your mind—practice stillness meditation regularly. Being still can help you achieve clarity and keeps you in the powerful “doing nothing” state. This mode can help you regulate your thoughts and emotions while boosting creativity. It keeps you mindful and helps reduce stress/depression, improve your memory, and decrease emotional reactivity.