Yeah that's right, I'm talking about adult coloring books. Remember when your parents gave you coloring books to color at restaurants or on a plane ride? Well, coloring books are back and by high demand. With recent adult coloring books hitting the best seller list at amazon.com, adults are picking up their colored pencils and resorting back to a childhood hobby.

Now, you're probably thinking, "what's so great about coloring books?" Coloring can be quite therapeutic and is used frequently as a tool in therapy.

“The practice generates wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses and creativity," said Elena Santos of The Huffington Post.

It's a great activity to do after a long day of class or work, to unwind and not have to really think about what you're doing.

“In simplest terms, coloring has a de-stressing effect because when we focus on a particular activity, we focus on it and not on our worries," said Santos.

It's kind of the only thing in life for which we don't have to think and use reason; we get to be kids again. You're probably thinking that coloring in some landscape at the end of a long workday is the last thing you want to do. But, don't you remember when you would finish a page in a coloring book and how satisfying it would be? Or, do you remember the last book you finished or huge project you turned in? There is a satisfaction to finishing something completely.

So, if you're having one of those workdays or you feel like you're drowning in homework, you can finish some coloring and get some sort of satisfaction in your crazy life.

Even I was very skeptical about this whole idea that coloring books relax you blah blah blah, so I recently picked one up with some colored pencils. I am the type of person that when I'm watching TV I need to be doing something else, so I started coloring. I must say, I am hooked. It is perfect for me to watch my shows and get some coloring in, even if people judge me.

So if you're looking for something to do while you're chilling outside, listening to music, or even in front of the TV, grab a coloring book. Who knows you may find a new way to cope with the stresses in your life, and I know everyone is always for that. Adult coloring books are super easy to find and cheaper than any yoga class or therapist. So head to your nearest craft store or amazon.com, dig out those colored pencils or crayons, and get to coloring.