Miniature Coloring Books: Why They're Ideal for Busy Adults

Miniature Coloring Books: Why They're Ideal for Busy Adults

The image shows mini coloring books from "A Brighter Year" placed on a pink and white towel. The books have fun designs with titles like "Pocket Pets" and "XOXO." There are crayons, sunglasses, a seashell, and a can of sparkling water around the books, giving it a bright, playful, and summery feel.

If there’s one thing we’ve all learned over the past ten years it’s that the joy of coloring has no age limit. Previously known as a childhood pastime, adult coloring books were a trend that has now turned into a lifestyle. Unfortunately, many adult coloring books are far too complex and intricate, leaving adults feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by decision fatigue and the inability to complete a page in one setting. Fortunately, there is a solution! A Brighter Year miniature coloring books allow colorers to enjoy their hobby without the frustrations that come with larger coloring book pages. 

The Benefits of Mini Coloring Books

Portability

You can take our miniature coloring books just about anywhere! Small enough to fit in a suitcase, backpack, purse, even a cargo pants pocket, you won’t want to leave home without it.

Overhead view of a white table with green glasses, a green leather pouch, two pens, a 'Clarity in Color' coloring book, decorative bobby pins, and part of a brass lamp base

Quick to Complete

Is there anything worse than trying to do something relaxing but by the end you’re frustrated it’s taking so long and you just want it to be done? In less than 5 minutes you can finish a whole coloring page in one of our miniature coloring books.

Relaxation

Most of us spend too much time mindlessly scrolling social media, stressing about the state of the house and making to-do lists. A few minutes of coloring can help you de-stress and relax, even on the busiest of days! If you have time to scroll Instagram, lucky for you, you have time to color! 

Overhead view of a desk with pink glasses, a miniature coloring book featuring a drawing of a flower, two pastel pens, a cup of tea, and a plant draped over a jewelry dish with a gold necklace

Tiny Wins

Sometimes you just need a win! Completing a mini coloring book page in less than five minutes is a great way to feel a small sense of accomplishment before moving on with your day. You know how they say making your bed is a good thing to do because it is a small accomplishment? It’s like that, but way more fun.

Great for a lunch break

Step away from your desk or at the very least scoot away from your phone and computer and actually take a *break* during your lunch break. Those precious minutes are meant to help you recharge and a mini coloring book is the perfect tool to keep your hands busy so you’re not tempted to check your email while you take a bite of your sandwich.

Person coloring with a blue marker in a mini coloring book on a round wooden table, surrounded by colorful sticky notes, markers, a yellow mug, and small potted plants. Books and decorative items are neatly arranged in the background

Very few supplies required

No fancy tools, big messes or long list of supplies needed! You just need your mini coloring book and your preferred coloring method (we love markers, but crayons and colored pencils are great too!) 

You can share (if you want!)

Mini coloring books are a great tool for you, but in a pinch they can also be shared with your child! Having a meltdown at a restaurant? Never fear, mom has a mini coloring book in her purse! Consider it part of your emergency parenting kit. No kids? It’s also a great “cool aunt” accessory

An adult woman with a small child in her lap, they are coloring a miniature coloring book together on a marble table, there are markers scattered on the table and a large coloring page that's completed

As a busy adult, it’s imperative you take time for yourself and step away from the hustle and bustle of life! Miniature coloring books are an affordable, easy, low stress way to recenter yourself and tackle the day. 

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