Give Your Brain a Color Break. Here is Why You Should Try Mindful Coloring at Work

Feeling stuck at your desk? Staring at endless spreadsheets and PowerPoint slides? You are not alone. Most of us spend our workdays juggling tasks, emails, and deadlines. No wonder our minds feel drained.

A significant number of professionals experience mental fatigue during the workday. In fact, 57% of workers indicate negative impacts such as emotional exhaustion and decreased motivation. 1

Here is a secret. You can refresh your brain and improve your mood with something as simple as coloring. Yes, COLORING.

Adult coloring books like acbs are with empowering affirmations are not for kids. They are a proven way to help adults and seniors to relax, refocus, and get a much needed mental reset during a busy workday.

Why Affirmations Work

Affirmations aren't mere positive phrases; they're tools backed by science. Regular practice of affirmations can help rewire negative thought patterns, boost self-esteem, and improve resilience in high-pressure environments(2).  When paired with the act of coloring, this multi-sensory experience enhances relaxation and internalizes positivity.

Ready to turn your stress into strength?

Try our Adult Affirmation Coloring Book - Destress at Your Desk - designed for professionals seeking a quick mental reset during their busy workdays.

What is Color Psychology?

Color psychology is the study of how colors affect your emotions and behavior. Different colors can trigger different responses.

Research has shown that color exposure can impact your mood and performance. For example, one study found that exposure to blue can lower heart rate and promote calm (3). Another study showed that the color red can boost performance under pressure (4).

Why Should You Color at Work?

Here is the fun part. You do not have to read long studies or meditate for an hour to feel better.Just pick up an adult coloring book with empowering affirmations and start coloring for a few minutes.

Grab the Journey to the distant worlds affirmation coloring book by Cogzart to rejuvenate your mind, spark joy, and tap into a world of imagination you never knew existed.

Research supports this too. A study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience showed that creative activities like coloring improve brain function and reduce stress (5). Another study found that mindful coloring reduces symptoms of anxiety and improves mood (6).

Coloring helps you:

• Relax your mind (7)

• Boost focus and clarity (8)

• Spark creativity (9)

• Improve emotional well-being (10)

• Take a meaningful break during the workday (9)

Ready to Color? Here are 3 Mindful Coloring Books Perfect for Corporate Life

You do not need to be an artist. You do not need fancy supplies. All you need is one of these adult coloring books with empowering affirmations by CogZart designed for busy professionals like you.

1. Journey to Distant Worlds

   Take your mind on a little vacation. Explore imaginative worlds and give your creativity room to breathe.

2. Destress at Your Desk

   Feeling stressed before that big presentation or after back to back Zoom calls? This book is your perfect desk buddy for quick stress relief.

3. Unleash Your Inner Animal

   Channel your inner strength and resilience with empowering animal designs and affirmations. A fun way to recharge your mental batteries.

   
   

Final Thought

You do not need a complicated wellness plan. Sometimes, a simple mindful coloring break with an inspiring affirmation is all it takes to feel refreshed and ready to tackle your to do list.

So the next time your brain feels fried or your creativity hits a wall, ask yourself this. Would five minutes of mindful coloring help me refocus? Give it a try and see what happens.

Explore the collection of adult coloring books with empowering affirmations here: CogZart Coloring Books

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Citations :

1. 2023 Work in America™ Survey Workplaces as engines of psychological health and well-being https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/work-in-america/2023-workplace-health-well-being

2. Journalist, S. (2025, March 24). The Scientific Guide to Positive Affirmations. New Health Journal. https://newhealthjournal.org/news/scientific-guide-positive-affirmations/

3. Minguillon, J., Lopez-Gordo, M. A., Renedo-Criado, D. A., Sanchez-Carrion, M. J., & Pelayo, F. (2017). Blue lighting accelerates post-stress relaxation: Results of a preliminary study. PLoS ONE, 12(10), e0186399. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0186399

4. Mehta, R., & Zhu, R. (2009). Blue or red? Exploring the effect of color on cognitive task performances. Science, 323(5918), 1226–1229. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1169144

5. Müller, H., Baumeister, J., Bardal, E. M., Vereijken, B., & Skjæret-Maroni, N. (2023). Exergaming in older adults: the effects of game characteristics on brain activity and physical activity. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2023.1143859

6. Turturro, N., & Drake, J. E. (2020). Does coloring reduce anxiety? Comparing the psychological and psychophysiological benefits of coloring versus drawing. Empirical Studies of the Arts, 40(1), 3–20. https://doi.org/10.1177/0276237420923290

7. Taylor, M. (2021, August 11). Adult Coloring Books: 7 Benefits of Coloring. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/benefits-coloring-adults

8. Clinic, C. (2025, June 17). 3 reasons adult coloring can actually relax your brain. Cleveland Clinic. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/3-reasons-adult-coloring-can-actually-relax-brain

9. Santos-Longhurst, A. (2022, May 23). Can coloring really help you relax? 9 reasons to try adult coloring. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/benefits-of-adult-coloring

10. Gupta, A. (2025, January 2). The Science Behind Stress Reduction: How Coloring Calms Your Mind - Adarsh Gupta, DO. Adarsh Gupta, DO. https://adarshgupta.com/the-science-behind-stress-reduction-how-coloring-calms-your-mind/