3 Ways Paint by Numbers & Journaling Boost Mindfulness [2025 Guide]

Pairing paint by numbers with journaling is like adding a cherry to your mental health sundae. As a paint by numbers expert, I’ve seen how Malenify’s kits, combined with reflective writing, deepen emotional wellness.

This guide will explore how paint-by-numbers for mental health and journaling boost mindfulness and self-awareness. Ready to paint and write your way to calm? Let’s get started.

Why Journaling Enhances Painting

Journaling captures thoughts and feelings, complementing the creative focus of paint-by-numbers mindfulness. A 2018 Journal of Positive Psychology study shows reflective writing reduces anxiety and clarifies emotions.

Journaling amplifies these benefits when you paint a motivational painting like Follow Your Dreams. We discussed all the benefits in our article Benefits of Paint by Numbers for Mental Wellness (#).

Writing about the painting will take your relaxing journey to the next level. I have seen many customers’ stories of creating unique art while working on color-by-number projects.

How do you combine journaling and paint by numbers?

You must be wondering how you should combine these two different arts. Don’t worry, I am here to tell you about that. You can follow the steps below:

Paint First

First, you should spend 20–30 minutes painting on your favorite kit, like custom paint by numbers. You can select any kit from our catalog with more than 1200 designs.

Journal After

Once you finish your first painting session, it’s time to write about your mood, what the colors evoked, or memories sparked.

Ask Yourself

For journaling, you can ask yourself some simple questions. You can try “How do I feel now?” or “What does this painting mean to me?” and write appropriate answers to these questions to level up your crafting session.

Keep It Simple

You don’t need fancy journaling tools; you can use a notebook or a digital app. If you want a high quality print of painting we can provide you a digital file that you can print and add to your journal.

Benefits of Journaling with Paint by Numbers

• Deeper Reflection: Journaling processes emotions stirred by painting.
• Track Progress: Note mood changes over time.
• Creative Spark: Writing inspires new painting ideas, like a Custom Pet Paint by Numbers Kit.

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Conclusion

Paint by numbers and journaling are a powerful duo for mental health. Malenify’s Easy Dog Paint by Numbers makes starting easy. Ready to reflect? Explore our entire collection today.