Stress Relief & Memory Recall
What a surprise, it appears doodling offers health benefits, primarily stress release. It is said that our brains work better with the structure of coherent stories, but sometimes there are gaps in these stories. Doodling helps fill these gaps by activating your brain’s “unfocus” synapses, giving your “focus” synapses a break, resulting in increased creativity and problem-solving. Doodling has also been shown to increase memory recall by as much as 29%. Feel free to doodle away during that next “important” conference call, plus it makes you look like you are taking copious notes.
Doodling along the way
Why am I back on the topic of doodling? Welp, my current journal is nearing the end. Once that is reached, the journal will be unceremonially tossed into the recycling bin. With it will go a bunch of doodles. In an effort to avoid thinking too hard (it is December), I’ve decided to share some doodles before they become lost to memory. and the recycle man.
Don’t worry, I’m not giving up my day job. I hope you enjoyed this glimpse into my insanity. I am considering starting a journal just for the doodles. I guess we will see what inspiration finds me in the new year.
Don’t forget, if you are feeling “stuck,” can’t concentrate, or your mind is wandering … it’s time to doodle.
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Doodling is a wonderful idea. Great reminder! I mentioned you in my blog post today. A BIG THANK YOU… you’ll see. I hope I got the link right, I think I did.
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Doodling has always been something I’ve done and enjoyed. Yes I saw your reference, the link is correct. Thank you very much.
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Fabulous book, so appreciate that. I’ve been trying so many books lately and they just weren’t special like this series. It’s nice to be transported someone where else. OK, I’ll be looking in your posts for another book recommendation linked to one of your pens. LOL
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Love the doodles
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Thanks, gotta have a little fun while at work.
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When I trained as a nurse I attended many stressful hangovers at start of shift. When qualified I gave those hand overs. There were a couple of nurses I noticed who, whilst listening, doodled, wrote, doodled, wrote. Since a child it has been the same for myself in school and then lectures. I did research health benefits by doodling a while back. You have really highlighted the psychological benefits and improvements on the brain. And your picture association with what is being said is insightful too. Cheers for bringing this one to the ‘writing experiences’ table. All the best.
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I’ve doodled for decades. Been told by those more “knowledgeable” than I to pay attention. Little do they know or understand.
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It really is difficult at times with lecturers. Some have a fascination with their own presentations and feel they are only listened to with all eyes on them. They tell you at the start to not worry re: notes as there will be handouts at the end. Fair enough. But just give us the handouts if that is your whole presentation. Of course it isn’t. Their nuances and lateral thinking alongside the ‘overhead projections’ are what you take on board too. Well said Danny. Cheers.
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A dedicated journal is a great place for doodles. Go for it!
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My next visit to the hobby store I think I’ll grab a small, pocket sketch book
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Love this. Not just the doodles, but the concept behind it. I tend to overthink even the notebook I want to doodle in. It has to be blank, no wire binding, non-porous, yadda yadda. Whereas I could benefit not overthinking things every once in a while. Thanks for this post!
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I love these! I’m getting ready to start a new journal. I should do some doodling in it…
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Doodling is like keeping a journal, but with illustrations. They don’t have to be perfect or even good. Just a matter of having fun.
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Glad to be of service. The entire concept is simple – express yourself and it doesn’t have to be perfect.
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