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Dear adults, it's time to return to coloring books.

Coloring books can relax your brain, according to experts from the Cleveland Clinic.

While shopping for Christmas presents, I bumped into a display of adult coloring books at my local bookstore. The subject matter intrigued me. I paused and started browsing the exhibited items: coloring books of different themes and sizes, and crayons made of various materials. I wondered if the goal was to relax the mind, to tap into one’s inner childhood, or simply to imitate a Hollywood trend. I have to admit that I almost bought one. I left promising myself that I would be back.

It is with excitement that I am sharing with you, the following article, published by the Cleveland Clinic: 3 reasons Adult Coloring Can Actually Relax Your Brain.

I haven’t bought mine yet, but it is on my to-do list.

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Read and let me know what you think. If you currently use a coloring book, please share your thoughts. Thanks for your participation.

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