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The Coloring Book Craze

Why you should jump on the bandwagon.

Mary Katherine Scott
Feb 08, 2016
Texas A&M University
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The Coloring Book Craze
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There’s no denying that college is busy. When tests, quizzes, and homework start to pile up, you might find yourself wishing that you could go back in time to easier days when taking naps and playing on the playground were your biggest worries. Well, the newest trend that’s all the rage might be able to give you a small taste of what those days looked like. Take out your colored pencils and crayons because coloring books for adults are taking over the world. Now, if you’re needing some reasons to justify buying one, here are three…

They're a great stress reliever.

If you’re already overrun with school work, buy a coloring book. Coloring books make for a great study break by getting your mind off of all the many things you have going on. Most have very intricate designs and prints that can provide you with hours and hours of mindless activity. Color before going to sleep to wind down or bring your coloring book to test day so that when you finish you won’t be stressing about everything you think you did wrong.

They can make anyone look artistic.

If you’re wanting to be more #artsy, buy a coloring book. Tired of attempting to write a Bible verse in faux calligraphy and failing miserably? Buy a coloring book. Wanting to capture that perfect “I’m journaling in a coffee shop right now” Instagram picture? Buy a coloring book. Needing something to do when you’re hanging out in your Eno? Buy a coloring book.

There is one for everyone.

Now, you might be thinking that these coloring books are full of princesses and fairy tales like the ones from back in the day, but, you’d be wrong. Adult coloring books come in many different forms. There are Biblical coloring books, coloring books full of animals, and even coloring books themed after popular movies like "Harry Potter". Whatever you wish to color, there’s probably a coloring book that exists already or one that will be on the market soon to satisfy your coloring craving.

If you’re still not convinced, buy one anyway and see how you like it. With coloring books coming back in style, who knows what could be next? Playgrounds on the quad? Recess as a kinesiology elective? 15 minute nap time in the middle of Tuesday/Thursday classes? The options are limitless.

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