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Mental health benefits of doodling: How scrolling on paper can be a great stress buster

One might choose painting, gardening, cooking, doodling or any other activity that might help them. Doodling is usually described to be an art wherein you draw in an unconscious mind or when you are not completely focused. When you are extremely stressed or burnt out, you could doodle and that could be your stress buster.

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Updated Aug 23, 2022, 12:22 IST

When you doodle, it keeps you awake and that inturn helps with concentration. Along with that, doodling also helps you to remember and memorise.

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New Delhi: A lot of people suffer from mental health issues and it is not necessary that people suffer from the extremes of it. Some people might just be extremely stressed and anxious and all they need is to relax and calm themselves. However, if you are suffering from extreme mental health issues, you can consult a doctor and they are likely to recommend therapy and medications. But for people who are not suffering from extreme mental health issues, you could opt for therapy or resort to other ways that help you to calm down.

It helps with memory and concentration. When you doodle, it keeps you awake and that inturn helps with concentration. Along with that, doodling also helps you to remember and memorise.
It helps to regulate your mood and behaviours. If you have a high screen time or have a habit of binge-watching, it tends to affect your mood. Doodling helps to change your mood by helping you relax. Moreover, it could also help if you break these monotonous habits.
It improves your problem-solving abilities. When you doodle, you are essentially making a visual of something. This can then help to improve your problem-solving abilities as it gives you a visual, written and emotional interpretation which is multi-dimensional.
It helps you to relax. When you are stressed, you could doodle your thoughts on a piece of paper and that will help you to de-stress. Moreover, it can also help to lower your cortisol levels which is an indicator of stress.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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