1 Minute Habit for February 12

Draw a Quick Sketch of Your Mood

Sketching can help you process emotions and relieve stress.

Expressing yourself through art and creativity can improve emotional awareness and mental clarity.

Encourages self-expression.
Helps process emotions visually.
Relieves stress through creativity.

📖 Supporting Research:

Skillshare - Doodling: How It Benefits Your Mind and Body

💡 Actionable Tips

Draw a quick doodle that represents how you feel.
Use colors to reflect your mood (e.g., blue for calm, red for energy).
Try sketching something that brings you joy.

🧠 Why This Habit Matters

Drawing or doodling your mood gives you a nonverbal outlet to process emotions and reduce mental clutter.

Creative expression—even in its simplest form—can lift your spirits, sharpen focus, and help you understand yourself better.

🔄 How to Adapt This Habit

💼 For Busy Professionals:Doodle a simple shape or pattern while on a break.
👶 For Parents:Sketch with your child as a fun bonding activity.
📚 For Students:Use drawing as a break from studying to refresh your mind.

💬 Join the Challenge

### 🎨 Share Your Sketch! Show us what you created or describe how sketching made you feel!

🌱 Be part of the habit community — follow us on Instagram @1minutehabit and tag us to share your journey!

How often do you express your mood creatively?

Draw a Simple Doodle

Pet or Cuddle an Animal (Real or Stuffed)

💬 Your Success Stories

One morning, I was feeling overwhelmed but couldn’t quite put my finger on why. I grabbed a pen and quickly doodled how I felt—just squiggly lines and stormy clouds. It helped me recognize my tension without needing words. That tiny sketch helped me pause, breathe, and shift my mood for the better.

✨ Share Your Success Story

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