Activity Introduction:
Coloring has become a popular tool for boosting mental health, offering a simple yet effective way to reduce stress and promote mindfulness. One activity, "Feelings in Colors," allows you to channel your emotions through color and shape. By using crayons, markers, or colored pencils, and focusing on the emotions you feel and those you wish to experience, you can express yourself without needing any artistic background. This reflective practice encourages relaxation and self-awareness, making it a powerful tool for emotional well-being!
How-To: Feelings in Color
Materials:
- Paper
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Steps:
- Set a timer for 5-10 minutes.
- Pick a color that represents how you feel right now. It could be a happy color (like yellow), a calm color (like blue), or something else.
- Fill the paper with shapes, lines, or random scribbles using that color. Don’t worry about making it look perfect—just let your hand move however it wants.
- Choose another color that represents how you’d like to feel or an emotion you want to focus on.
- Draw over or next to the first color with your new color. Continue for a few more minutes, layering colors and patterns.
- Pause and reflect on how the process made you feel.
Reflection: This activity allows you to express emotions through color without needing artistic skill. It helps release tension and promotes mindfulness by focusing on the act of drawing, which can reduce stress and provide a calming effect.
Links to examples (You can use these as inspiration!):
