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Have you ever gotten into trouble for drawing on your school papers? Or maybe you tend to look distracted during presentations and meetings at work because you're drawing rather than engaging with the speaker.
Well, your teacher or boss might be surprised to learn that drawing is actually beneficial to your brain. So rather than trying to squash the habit, take advantage of it in order to improve your concentration, creativity, as well as your ability to learn. All while improving your drawing skills.
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What is Doodling?
It's common to aimlessly draw while your brain is occupied, such as during a phone call, conference, lecture, or when you want to relax or meditate. Doodling is doodling, the act of sketching, drawing, or writing without having a specific goal or product in the back of your mind. Doodling may be considered to be a kind of process art. That signifies that the process of drawing is much more significant in comparison to the end item.
Advantages of Doodling
It is not mindless, but it provides many advantages for both your mind and your body! Below are some examples.
Improve Concentration and Understanding
It's a well-established fact that drawing can boost concentration. In 2009 Psychologist Jackie Andrade published a study in which she found that doodlers recall more info than people who do not during a presentation or meeting. The researcher believed that drawing keeps your mind busy enough to keep you from daydreaming or zoning out and allows you to concentrate on the content given.
Relieve Stress
If you're feeling stressed drawing can serve as an effective coping mechanism. Particularly repetitive, rhythmic drawing--like a series of lines or marks--are considered to counter the body's fight-or-flight response. Art regardless of form has been shown to decrease cortisol also commonly referred to as the stress hormone.
Doodle to Relax
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Enhance Mood
Spark Creativity
What to Doodle
Forms with patterns
Expanding Flower
Making this shape, which resembles a flower, is simple and easy. Start by drawing a simple central shape that resembles a circle, with the four semi-circular petals around it. Add another row of flowers, continuing to draw rows until your flower reaches the desired size. Then, challenge yourself to create a variety of flowers. For instance, you could fill in each another petal using an image, or alter the shape of the petals.
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Doodle Your Way to a More Healthful And More Creative Self
Whether you want to pay more attention to meetings or simply relieve tension, drawing offers a wide variety of benefits. Don't be ashamed of the drawings within the margins of your documents. They might be the secret to a more creative and focused you!
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