If perfection is your thing though, take a look and tip #4 🙂Ĥ. Any slight mistakes that you make can be incorporated into your overall design. Embrace Mistakes – No practice is required for doodling! Just jump in, with both feet, and get started. If you’re having difficulty drawing something, try identifying the larger shapes that it’s composed of.ģ. Break the Doodle into Shapes – Many doodles can be broken down into simple shapes.

The more you draw and practice the better you’ll get.Ģ. Practice, Practice, Practice – have a designated art journal/doodle journal that you can practice in. The article refers to a study that found that memory retention could be increased by simply doodling while listening to information orally.ġ. Īre you forgetful? Try doodling regularly! This study by Time magazine suggests that doodling can be an effective memory aid.

To learn more about the benefits of doodling and zentangles on the mental health of your children, check out my blog post on flextangles HERE. In fact, making art in general is a proven method for reducing cortisol levels, also known as the stress hormone. The repetition and carefree motions involved in creating the doodles has been shown to suppress the body’s fight-or-flight response. Take a few deep breaths and ease into the process. As you are doodling, take an opportunity to focus on the individual lines you draw, the feel of the pen in your hand, the feel of the paper. While it is often done simultaneously to other activities, such as learning in class or while talking on the phone, doodling creates an opportunity to slow down and be present in the moment. There are numerous benefits of doodling! Here are a few of our favorites:ĭoodling can provide us with a few mindful moments throughout the day.

Small doodling