Coloring as a Self-Care Practice: How 15 Minutes a Day Changed My Life

 

“I needed something that didn’t feel like another item on my to-do list.”

Every night I’d tell myself: Tonight I’ll meditate. Or do yoga. Or finally journal.
But I was too tired. I’d scroll TikTok until my brain felt even worse. Then I’d sleep badly and start the next day already behind.

Then one night, I picked up a coloring book I had forgotten on my shelf — the Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Book from Medeea Publishing House. No rules. No expectations. Just lines and shapes waiting for color.

I set a timer for 15 minutes.

And something shifted.

My shoulders relaxed. My breathing slowed. My brain got quiet.

I wasn’t trying to be mindful. I just… was.

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🌿 Why It Works:

✨ Repetitive motion calms the nervous system
🖍️ No pressure to finish — just show up
📵 No screens, no stimulation, no goals
🧘‍♀️ Perfect transition between stress and rest

Coloring became my new self-care. 15 minutes. Every evening. A ritual that felt like a gift — not a goal.

✅ Book Recommendation:

👉 Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Book – Buy Here
Gentle, satisfying patterns designed to relax the mind and create space for peace.

🔗 Related Blog Posts:

• Ditch the Scroll, Grab the Markers: A New Evening Ritual

• Why Adult Coloring Is the New Meditation

• Creating a Calm Space at Home with Just 3 Items

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If you're looking for a self-care practice that actually feels good — not like another chore — start here.
🎨 Grab the Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Book and give yourself 15 minutes of real rest.

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