To Doodle or Not To Doodle?

Do you doodle?

I do doodle!

Doodle
Source: Doodlerblog.com

According to the Wikipedia page about Doodles the term is:
"A doodle is an unfocused or unconscious drawing made while a person's attention is otherwise occupied. Doodles are simple drawings that can have concrete representational meaning or may just be abstract shapes."

Although I love technology, I always have a notebook and pen with me. I never thought why I love to doodle when I am on the phone or in a meeting, but after reading an article about Mark Parker, Nike's CEO, I know why. And, I am convinced why you should doodle too.

The article "Nike CEO Mark Parker Shares His Secret To Success" on SoleCollector.com gives the following conclusion:

"... have you ever wondered what his secret to success is?

Its simple really, doodles. You read that right, Mark Parker's secret is his doodles. They help him clarify the brainstorming process. And, increasingly, scientific research backs up that claim. According to Business Insider, doodling can help people stay focused, grasp new concepts, and retain information. A blank page also can serve as an extended playing field for the brain, allowing people to revise and improve on creative thoughts and ideas.

The studies say:

• Doodlers had 29% better recall of a recorded telephone message than a control group when given a surprise memory test.

• Doodles help guide the "default network" of the brain, which allows you to better pay attention.

• For people who have a higher optimal level of stimulation — like those with ADHD — doodling helps them focus.

• Doodles help people express emotions that are hard to fit into words."

Please let me know if you doodle too 🙂

 

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