Benefits of sketching:

Enhances creativity

Develops different areas in the brain

Improves holistic health

Improves communication and critical thinking

Helps coordination

What to sketch based on common emotions:

DISTRESS AND SADNESS: Sketch lines and shapes.

BENEFIT:spontaneous sketches are said relieve psychological distress

DECISION-MAKING: Draw grids and color in random boxes

BENEFIT: This can help process data and visualize the world around you

FOCUS: Create and color origami

BENEFIT: This ancient Japanese art form is commonly used to strengthen memory and concentration

RESTLESSNESS: Draw landscapes

BENEFIT: Creating with nature's palette will help induce a more serene and calm feeling

FORGETFULNESS: Create spiral-like sketches

BENEFIT: Doodlers find it easier to recall information than non-doodlers

BOREDOM: Make a collage

BENEFIT: Stimulate your mind with varying colors and textures

CONFUSION: Draw a maze

BENEFIT: Labyrinths were first designed to send visitors on a spiritual journey. Today, these cognitive maps are proven to help with problem solving

NOSTALGIA: Recreate an old photograph

BENEFIT: Recreating an old photograph has the power to conjure memories of a fond memory