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Art Therapy

A color therapy routine involves engaging in activities that help to reduce stress and promote relaxation. This can include focusing on the sensation of your breath. Incorporating these activities throughout the day can help to manage stress and improve overall well-being.

Intent. Color therapy

The 6 habits

What you'll do, day by day.

  1. Habit 01 · 10 min

    Find a quiet, comfortable space

    Make sure you won't be interrupted and that you have all the supplies you need.

  2. Habit 02 · 10 min

    Gather art supplies

    This could be anything from paints and markers to clay and collage materials.

  3. Habit 03 · 10 min

    Take a few deep breaths and allow yourself to relax

    Pay attention to the sensation of your breath moving in and out of your body.

  4. Habit 04 · 10 min

    Engage in the art-making process

    Allow yourself to fully immerse yourself in the art-making process and let go of any distractions or expectations.

  5. Habit 05 · 5 min

    Reflect on your art-making experience

    Take a few minutes to reflect on how the art-making process made you feel and how it helped you cope with stress.

  6. Habit 06 · 10 min

    End the routine with some self-care

    Take a few deep breaths and treat yourself to something that feels nourishing and nurturing, such as a snack or a warm beverage.

Make it your own.

Open this routine in Dayful and tweak it: change the order of habits, adjust the timing, swap any habit out, or build it into a weekday-only schedule. The app remembers your changes — your version of Art Therapy stays yours.

  • Anchor each habit to something you already do.
  • If you skip a day, just resume — streaks here are forgiving.
  • Halve a habit before you drop it. Tiny still counts.

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