Can Creativity Calm the Mind? What mindful colouring may teach us about stress, anxiety and emotional wellbeing When we think about protecting our mental health, we often imagine practices such as meditation, exercise or talking to a therapist. But research suggests that something as simple as colouring may also offer meaningful psychological benefits. A recent study examined whether mindful colouring could support university students’ wellbeing—and whether colouring digitall

Many people are interested in meditation but struggle to begin. They imagine that a meaningful practice requires complete silence, perfect concentration and at least an hour of uninterrupted time. When their minds wander after a few breaths, they conclude that they are simply “not good at meditation.” However, emerging research offers a more encouraging perspective: meditation may not need to be long or intensive before measurable cognitive effects begin to appear. What did t