Draw Your Way To Less Stress!
If you're a fan of the "Today" show, are you catching the segment they're
doing on lessons learned from family members.
On this morning's show-it was Al Roeker's turn. The lesson he learned from
his late father, learn to draw.
Yes, that kind of drawing, whether it's a cartoon, an animal or a human.
In fact, Al Roeker says that he doodles something everyday.
And whether he knows it or not, Mr. Roeker is on to something, that
something: doodling can relieve stress and help put you at ease before
heading out into traffic or to the office or classroom.
How so? Researchers say that doodling a smiling face or something
else that's positive helps take your mind off something that may cause
stress.
And doodling a smiling face will help put a smile on your face, but here are
some more types of doodles that can benefit your health.
a) A triangle- Drawing upside down triangles is a great way to relieve
the stress before giving a speech or giving a presentation at work.
b) Figure 8's- drawing figure 8's allover a large piece of paper,
helps boost memory. In fact, some doctors use the figure 8 drawings
as a non-medicinal way to help those with memory loss.
c) Helping Kids- Do your kids have a lot of energy? Are they sniping and picking
at each other on a regular basis? Give them large pieces of paper, some
markers and let them get creative. Kids who focus on putting pen to paper
won't focus on trying to annoy one another.
d) Nature Scenes-
Taylor Swift who talks about her battles with anxiety, said that thinking
about the times spent outdoors with her parents selling Christmas trees,
helps calm her down and puts an end to the anxiety. So, if you're one who
stresses quite regularly, draw some things that remind you of the outdoors...
trees, a lake or a beautiful sunset.
That's it- Another lesson learned from the folks at "The Today Show."
Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!
For more tips- go to SupermarketRxs@typepad.com
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If you're a fan of the "Today" show, are you catching the segment they're
doing on lessons learned from family members.
On this morning's show-it was Al Roeker's turn. The lesson he learned from
his late father, learn to draw.
Yes, that kind of drawing, whether it's a cartoon, an animal or a human.
In fact, Al Roeker says that he doodles something everyday.
And whether he knows it or not, Mr. Roeker is on to something, that
something: doodling can relieve stress and help put you at ease before
heading out into traffic or to the office or classroom.
How so? Researchers say that doodling a smiling face or something
else that's positive helps take your mind off something that may cause
stress.
And doodling a smiling face will help put a smile on your face, but here are
some more types of doodles that can benefit your health.
a) A triangle- Drawing upside down triangles is a great way to relieve
the stress before giving a speech or giving a presentation at work.
b) Figure 8's- drawing figure 8's allover a large piece of paper,
helps boost memory. In fact, some doctors use the figure 8 drawings
as a non-medicinal way to help those with memory loss.
c) Helping Kids- Do your kids have a lot of energy? Are they sniping and picking
at each other on a regular basis? Give them large pieces of paper, some
markers and let them get creative. Kids who focus on putting pen to paper
won't focus on trying to annoy one another.
d) Nature Scenes-
Taylor Swift who talks about her battles with anxiety, said that thinking
about the times spent outdoors with her parents selling Christmas trees,
helps calm her down and puts an end to the anxiety. So, if you're one who
stresses quite regularly, draw some things that remind you of the outdoors...
trees, a lake or a beautiful sunset.
That's it- Another lesson learned from the folks at "The Today Show."
Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!
For more tips- go to SupermarketRxs@typepad.com
Crayola Ultimate Art Supplies Portable Studio (Google Affiliate Ad)
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