De-Stress | Adult Colouring Books

From the age of being able to put pencil to paper colouring in was one of my much-loved hobbies growing up. As well as the somewhat frequent Disney colouring books my mum used to get a blank piece of paper and fill the page with squiggly lines for me to colour them all in, it kept me amused for hours. I am now 21 which growing up I thought was an age of adulthood, settling down and paying bills. I am an adult-ish but I still enjoy some of my childhood amusements and I think it will always be that way. Who says colouring in is only for children?

It seems every shop I walk into lately have a stand covered in these 'adult colouring books' and they are flying off the shelves. I pondered for weeks on whether or not I should pick one of these beautiful books up but I just couldn't part with the £7-£10 extortionate pricing. It was when I went to The Range a home and garden shop might I point out that I spotted these 'mini' versions of the adult colouring books at a god-smacking, low-cost of £1.50 each. It was my dad who spotted and bought these for me as he knew I've been feeling a little lost and stressed since finishing university.

These adult colouring books are just the thing for relaxing and de-stressing. As much as I enjoy technology pursuits I think it's very comforting to sit with a cup of tea and colour in some patterns. It's reminiscent of our childhood and to me, it always reminds me of content times in my life which is peaceful to think about. The miniature size colouring books are practical for travelling and I prefer the ring-bound pad style as it makes turning pages so much easier.

I think these books are incredible for anyone with a probing taste in colouring but as well I think they are wonderful for anyone who feels stressed. Turning technology off, make a nice cup of tea and colour in one of these pages really helps me feel calmer and de-stressed.

Have you tried de-stressing with a good colouring book??