Coloring Isn T Just For Kids

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I can not agree more with how important it is too take time to partake in de-stressing activities, especially as an adult. In a persons adulthood they get too caught in their work and family they forget to take time for themselves. Elena Santos the author of the The Huffington Post article " Coloring Isn't Just For Kids. It Can Actually Help Adults Combat Stress", pointed out that you are never too old to take time to color. Coloring is not only a great de-stresser, it helps with brain stimulation, well being and relaxation. Coloring allows someone to be creative just by picking up a crayon or color pencil. Manufactures have even started creating coloring books for adults, which are much more challenging then the average coloring book a child

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