Do you know the meaning of the scribbles we make without paying attention?

Many of us have this habit: while we talk on the phone or wait to be attended to somewhere, we take a piece of paper and start drawing doodles. Without realizing it, some of them begin to become part of a routine and we repeat them over and over again, every chance we get.

Although these casual drawings cannot give an exact account of who we are, they do constitute an indicator of some personality traits., which are expressed unconsciously. We prefer some forms more than others, because some of them more faithfully reflect our most intimate perceptions.

We must differentiate occasional scribbles from permanent ones.. The first are drawings that are made a couple of times and never repeated again. The seconds correspond to those favorites, which we cannot resist drawing when we have a piece of paper in front of us. The latter are the ones that give an account of what we carry inside and perhaps we do not know.

Likewise, there is another aspect of great interest that we must consider. Psychologists such as Melissa Meahde and Myra Fernan, from the University of Waterloo, point out that this common type of practice helps us, among other things, to reduce stress and even promote multiple cognitive processes.

The strokes of unconscious scribbles

There are no conclusive studies that reveal to us, for example, what our personality is like based on those doodles that we often carry out. Now, these artistic expressions can give us small clues about our character: they are an indication.

Furthermore, studies such as that of Dr. Adrian Funharm, from University College London, conclude that It would be a starting point to understand a specific state of mind and even to assess our intelligence.

By paying attention to the pressure and arrangement of the strokes that make up these unconscious scribbles, you can determine some feelings that may not have come to light.

The main meanings are the following:

The geometric lines

They correspond to simple geometric figures (triangles, squares, rectangles, etc.). If they do not have decorations or fillings, They tell us about people who have repressed their feelings and try to manage everything through reason..

On the other hand, if they present shading, they reveal someone who is in a process of making their convictions more flexible.

Finally, if completely black sections appear and other white sections appear, they have to do with people who have doubts.

rigid strokes

When the line is printed with great force or intentionally seeks to be marked with the greatest perfection, What is revealed is a distressed person, who focuses excessively on his problems and tends to be obsessive. There may be repressed anger or feelings of aggression that have not been identified. If the line almost breaks the paper, we are talking about someone who is invaded by violence.

Irregular or zigzag strokes

Broken or zigzag lines reflect impulsiveness. People who accumulate tension and then release it unexpectedly. In general, these are quite passionate people, who give great importance to the emotional component.

curved strokes

Generally, people who draw curved lines They tend to get carried away by their emotional states, they are sentimental, affectionate, cordial.; They want to please and relate gently and sympathetically. But these curves should not be confused with the predominance of spirals. We explain the meaning of the latter later.

The shapes of unconscious scribbles

The shape that the doodles take is also an indicator of the unconscious feeling or perception that motivates them. An adequate analysis of these drawings involves examining the strokes, along with the form they take. Depending on the type of drawing, these are the main meanings:

Arrows

All arrows, in general, reveal an aggressive component. They tell us about dynamic and impulsive people, with a great tendency to action. If the arrows go from left to right, they reflect that aggressiveness is projected onto others. If they go from right to left, it is directed towards themselves. Curving arrows identify people who know how to regroup their forces and direct them towards an achievement.

Spirals

All spirals correspond to people who have great egocentrism and, therefore, it is difficult for them to look beyond what has to do with their own interests. The spirals that end on the left side show that there is a strong charge from the past, which has not been worked out. If they end up on the right, it is a sign of a great fear of loneliness, which alternates with an intense need to be sociable to break their own confinement.

In addition, They are common in people who tend to go around and around before performing an action, who opts for preambles when speaking and wants to capture the attention of others. It also reflects a tendency toward obsessions: dwelling on the same idea or object of concern.

Stars and crosses

The fans of drawing stars reveal a great need to be the center of attention in their social environment. But if these figures have many points and leave the center empty, what they reflect is depression and a tendency towards melancholy. The crosses, for their part, tell us about someone who has a great feeling of guilt or experiences a strong responsibility on their shoulders.

Figures of people

draw people It is a sign that someone feels helpless in front of others., or he is perceived as not being able to assume the responsibilities he is responsible for. This is especially true if the figures are very small. When the figures of people are very schematic, “balls and sticks” type, what is reflected is great insecurity, fear of others approaching and the need to close in on oneself.

Animals

The meaning It will depend a lot on the animal that is drawn. For example:

Tiger or a wolf: hidden aggression. Fox: intentions to deceive or show cunning. Rabbit or a squirrel: need for protection and care. Lion: superiority over other people.

These doodles usually take on the allegorical meaning that animals have in children’s stories. When the same animal, bird, or insect is constantly drawn, it is most likely that there will be an identification with its attributes or abilities.

Flowers

The meaning It will depend on the way the petals are drawn.. When these have a soft and rounded appearance, around a circular center, it usually suggests a kind and family-focused person.

For its part, when the petals are pointed, they usually indicate a heart protected by a thorny defense.

Now you know what the doodles you make mean! What are the ones you do most frequently? If you have decided to analyze your own doodles, we encourage you to share with us what you have discovered.

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