Social distancing measures and stay-at-home orders that resulted from the continuing spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus actually gives you more time and space than you think. Whether you are telecommuting, taking care of kids or doing some other chore at home, it is important to take some time for yourself and do activities that will benefit your well-being and mental health -- in this case, activities that do not involve modern technology such as the internet, streaming services and smartphones. And there is no better way to utilize that time than by using an adult-friendly coloring book.

Meditative and with intricate details and varying yet fun printed designs, adult coloring books relax and de-stress you after a long day -- and can also bring out your creative side. And there is science to prove it: According to the Cleveland Clinic, adult coloring "requires modest attention focused outside of self-awareness. It is a simple activity that takes us outside ourselves. In the same way, cutting the lawn, knitting, or taking a Sunday drive can all be relaxing."

For a stress-free experience at home that is also tech-free, here are some of the best adult coloring books that should keep you entertained during the coronavirus lockdown:

1. Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Patterns
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With over 400,000 copies sold, Stress Relieving Patterns lets you join millions of adults around the world who are rediscovering the relaxation and joys of coloring. Each page is made of heavyweight, artist-grade paper that is single-sided so ink does not bleed through and features a beautiful pattern that can be colored regardless of skill level.

2. 100 Flowers Adult Coloring Book
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If you are a person that is into botany, then the 100 Flowers Adult Coloring Book by Jade Summer should satisfy your interest. Featuring a variety of designs that lets you apply any of your favorite colors to, it is a wonderful and de-stressing way of showing your love of flowers.

3. 100 Animals Adult Coloring Book
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Also from Jade Summer, the 100 Animals Adult Coloring Book is sure to bring out the animal lover in you. This coloring book features a variety of animal designs from across the animal kingdom, including farm animals, wild jungle animals and even animals of the deep blue sea.

4. Drinking Animals Coloring Book
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Social distancing measures cause the party lover and organizer in you to postpone/cancel planned parties and other gatherings. However, this does not mean you should feel alone and isolated, especially if you imagine any of these anthropomorphic drinking animals featured in the Drinking Animals Coloring Book being with you.

5. Stoner Coloring Book for Adults
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Get yourself trippy at home (without actually getting "stoned") with the Stoner Adult Coloring Book by Edwina Mc Namee. Featuring 25 hand-drawn designs of cute, stoner creatures with big glassy eyes, this colorful coloring book is best used with some "buds" and some snacks, and also comes with a free PDF.

6. Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt And Coloring Book
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From Scotland-based illustrator Johanna Basford -- dubbed the "colorist queen" by New York magazine -- comes her first original coloring book, Secret Garden. This beautifully made coloring book features delicate and detailed pen and ink illustrations that are all waiting to be brought to life with color, along with a cover and jacket that can be colored.

7. World of Flowers: A Coloring Book And Floral Adventure
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The latest release from illustrator and "colorist queen" Johanna Basford, the World of Flowers coloring book takes you on a dazzling and beautiful adventure "filled with countless new blooms and blossoms" for you to discover as you color your way through its flower design-filled pages.