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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Too much stress? Adults turn to LEGOS

    For stress relief, some adults turn to coloring books, painting, or crafts. Add to that: building LEGO structures. Can connecting the little plastic bricks be a form of mindfulness?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 16, 2020 • 1 min read

    For stress relief, some adults turn to coloring books, painting, or crafts. Add to that: building LEGO structures. Can connecting the little plastic bricks be a form of mindfulness? Is there value behind unleashing our inner child and tapping into creativity to deal with what life throws at us?

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