Adult coloring books can help us combat stress and boost mental clarity. That is why some people call them stress relief coloring books or zen coloring pages. Coloring is a smart way to promote creative thinking and personality development. Working with your hands is one of the best ways to soothe anxiety, eliminate stress and calm the mind. Research has proven that calming coloring books for adults can be a cathartic escape from everyday things that cause stress. Also, coloring in will bring you back to a simpler time and evoke the easier and happier times of childhood.