I frequently doodle.  It helps me concentrate.  I’ve always known this to be true but have read recently that this has been confirmed by official research. 

I often doodle in church to capture phrases that inspire me, but mostly to help me focus.  I am delighted that this official research vindicates me in the face of those who would suggest that I am distracting myself when I doodle.  Quite the opposite! 

The doodle above is from today while I waited for my daughter at a 4H meeting where she was planning State Citizenship Day.  The ones below were done during church.  I carry a bound book with me in my purse for catching tidbits and for doodling.  I heartily recommend it.