People might look at you as if you have about five heads when you tell them your new shoddy is to color. Because coloring is for kids, right? Well, why do you think kids are so care-free and creative? Because they do crafts! It keeps the mind going and running. It keeps you thinking and if it is one of those days/nights, it distracts you from thinking.

It puts a new train of thought in your head such as, "What shade of what color should I make the birds wing? Should I color in a swirl motion or up and down?" Little questions like that while you're busy could take your mind off of a lot of things. You could also play some tunes while you're at it. Like art and music therapy combined. It's a wonderful thing, isn't it?

In the past year, you might've seen plenty of stores like a Dollar Tree, CVS, B&N with coloring books. Pick one up! Let your mind be creative again! Yes, I know people have busy lives but when you have the day or night to yourself and it's all quiet in your house or apartment, put your favorite radio station on, and bring out that (for now) blank coloring book and colored pencils. I bet you could color a half or full page, look at the clock and hours would be gone!

You could surprise yourself and get yourself into your childhood hobby that took up more of your time during free time in grade school again. Don't worry, it is not childish to get back into this. If you want to get your friends together for a night in and color, have a girls night, chat and color! With some snacks too! Like I said earlier, it's a beautiful and healthy way to forget about everything for awhile.