Why You Should Doodle Today

 Artists often talk about how the creation of art can be a great stress reliever for them.  But what about for others?  Does drawing minimize stress for the average Joes who know how to draw faces that look emojis but not much else?  The answer is yes!  And you may be happy to hear that drawing can be your new favorite stress reliever, starting this week.  Read about the research, find the activities that work for you, even get recommendations on coloring books that relieve stress.  Who said stress management couldn't be fun?

As always, you can find more stress relief resources by connecting with me on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.
--Elizabeth Scott

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Why You Should Doodle Today  Artists often talk about how the creation of art can be a great stress reliever for them.  But what about for others?  Does drawing minimize stress for the average Joes who know how to draw faces that look emojis but not much else?  The answer is yes!  And you may be happy to hear that drawing can be your new favorite stress reliever, starting this week.  Read about the research, find the activities that work for you, even get recommendations on coloring books that relieve stress.  Who said stress management couldn't be fun? As always, you can find more stress relief resources by connecting with me on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest. --Elizabeth Scott Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Expert Research on Drawing, Mandalas, and Art In General   Can creating art really relieve stress for non-artists?  You may be surprised by the answer.  Here are three studies on the effects of art on stress, with recommendations for how you can use this information in your own life. READ NOW Artistic Activities to Relieve Stress   So you want to get creative and artistic for stress relief, but you're not an artist and you're not sure where to start?  (Or you used to be an artist, but it's been a long time?)  Here's how to put your creative juices to work for you, with minimal effort and stress, of course. READ NOW Stress Relief Coloring Books I Highly Recommend   When I saw the trend of coloring books designed to reduce stress, I was intrigued.  After sampling some of the most popular ones, I'm sold.  Here are some that I highly recommend, and why. READ NOW More Stress Relief For Your Inner Child   Many of the things you naturally did to relax as a kid are viable stress management techniques that work for adults--sometimes with a small twist here and there.  Why not do what comes naturally?  Try these inner-child stress relievers this week! READ NOW Featured Articles • 5-Minute Exercise Routines to Lose Weight • 10 Ways to Destroy Junk Food Cravings • Our top tips to making mealtime amazing • 12 Moves For Tight and Toned Arms • Menopause: Fight Back with Food • What Is Rumination and How Does It Affect Your Stress Levels? • Do Antioxidants Prevent Cataracts? • Could Your Daughter Be Autistic? Check for These 11 Signs of Autism in Girls Advertisement About Stress Management  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.