Today’s Solutions: February 09, 2026

Coloring books for adults currently top a number of bestseller lists. And they have become a staple in bookstores, grocery stores and drugstores. But, let’s be clear, coloring in a book doesn’t automatically mean that you’re being mindful. Mindfulness isn’t about what you are doing; it’s about how you are doing it. There are techniques to apply and steps to learn. And we can actually apply these same steps to other “mindless” activities to make…

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