When doodling, our minds are still, and we obsess less on cyclical thoughts that worry us.
We activate the part of our brain that we use to be creative. It’s not just for phone calls.
We can draw for fun, without a sense of needing to be ‘good,’ which may reveal new insights that surprise you.
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