

Check out our favorite doodle ideas below. You can’t lose with doodling, so why not give this rewarding activity a try? It’s a great way to decorate the pages of an ordinary bullet journal, and it can help you stay focused the next time you’re on a long conference call. This causes us to relax and ultimately reduce cortisol, aka the stress hormone. Think of the repetition of motion as akin to the act of knitting, crocheting, or embroidery. The act of drawing is also said to relieve stress. But with the mental energy you expend drawing, it stops your mind from taking that extra step and wandering. While it might seem counterintuitive, when you’re trying to pay attention to someone talking, for instance, you’re prone to daydreaming.

Doodlers are more focused, even when they are engaging in other passive tasks.
