Lake Stories

24 Jun 2026 3-minute read

5 iPhone Apps I Use Every Day Instead of Social Media

Trying to spend less time on social media? These are the five iPhone apps I actually use every day - for creativity, productivity, inspiration, and a healthier kind of screen time.

03 Jun 2026 6-minute read

Anyone Can Color, Even If You're Sure You Can't

I want to make a fairly bold claim, and then spend the rest of this post backing it up: coloring works for everyone. Not just for kids. Not just for "creative types." Everyone. And I say this as someone who spent most of her adult life confident she wasn't part of that everyone.

28 May 2026 3-minute read mental health

Coloring for Humans: Why It's Good for Your Mental Health

We live in a world more digitally connected than ever, and yet loneliness is at an all-time high. This Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to talk about human connection. And surprisingly, coloring.

Blog cover showing five recommended coloring books and the author's photo, titled "5 Mood-Boosting Coloring Books"

21 May 2026 4-minute read coloring books

5 Coloring Books to Try When You Need a Mood Boost

Stressed, tired, or just in a funk? Here are 5 coloring books I reach for when I need a mood boost - calming, colorful, and made by real human artists.

13 May 2026 4-minute read features & updates

The Mental Health Ritual That Doesn't Feel Like Homework

Mental health rituals don’t have to feel like another chore. In this article, we explore how Coloring Journal helps turn coloring into a simple daily ritual - a calming way to reduce stress, quiet busy thoughts, and create small moments of mindfulness without pressure or perfection.

10 May 2026 3-minute read

Small Things That Matter and Make a Big Difference

A few of us at Lake on the small, specific things we do for our mental health - the kind that don't make it into wellness articles but quietly keep us going.

07 May 2026 6-minute read coloring books mental health

Five Coloring Books for My Mental Health

We talk about mental health a lot - and we should. But sometimes it's hard to know what actually helps. For me, one of the answers has been coloring. Here are the five coloring books I reach for most when I need to take care of myself - and yes, you'll probably notice I have a type.

Interview with the artist: Iris van den Akker

01 May 2026 6-minute read interview artists

5 iPhone Apps I Use Every Day Instead of Social Media

Anyone Can Color, Even If You're Sure You Can't

Coloring for Humans: Why It's Good for Your Mental Health

5 Coloring Books to Try When You Need a Mood Boost

The Mental Health Ritual That Doesn't Feel Like Homework

Small Things That Matter and Make a Big Difference

Five Coloring Books for My Mental Health

Interview with the artist: Iris van den Akker

5 Apps Worth Keeping on Your Phone

"I Can't Change the World, So I've Chosen to Create My Own" - A Conversation with Adrien Gaudin

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