Self-Care and Creativity

Sickle cell can cause feelings of worry and leave you overwhelmed. Finding ways to cope with the emotions and experiences that come with sickle cell can be difficult.

Practicing self-care

Self-care is a practice of improving someone's health or well-being. Self-care can include arts and crafts, exercise, meditation, positive affirmations, natural remedies, and more.

Everyone's self-care practices differ, but taking time for yourself is important.

Learn more about how sickle-cell.com advocates practice self-care and share more about your self-care practices.

Coloring as a form of self-care

Coloring pages are a form of self-care for many people. This relaxing and rejuvenating activity is a good way to take a break from screens and create something beautiful.

Check out our coloring pages below, created specifically to celebrate and support sickle cell warriors!

These coloring pages combine 2 self-care practices: coloring and positive affirmations. Coloring is a great way to reduce stress and improve your mood. This simple distraction can help reduce "over-thinking," spark creativity, and improve focus. Positive affirmations are also a great way to boost our moods.

Are there other affirmations that resonate with you? Share them below, and we might include them in future coloring pages!

Share your completed coloring page with the community on Instagram by tagging @sicklecell_hu!