Today Special : National Puzzle Day
January 29 is National Puzzle Day, the perfect day to do a little brain exercise. Whether it’s a crossword, jigsaw, or Sudoku, puzzles engage our brain in more ways than one. Scientists have discovered that when we work on a jigsaw puzzle, we utilize both sides of the brain, improving memory, cognitive function and problem solving skills in the process. By utilizing puzzles, people can stimulate the brain improve a number of skills.
NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY ACTIVITIES
- Spend time putting together a jigsaw puzzle : Have an old uncompleted puzzle laying around? Call up a friend and spend time piecing together a puzzle. Extra points for completing your puzzle!
- Complete a Sudoku or crossword puzzle : Taking a coffee break? Bust out that handy crossword puzzle or Sudoku booklet.
- Use #NationalPuzzleDay on social media. : Feeling accomplished after completing your jigsaw, Sudoku, or crossword puzzle? Share it with your online community using #NationalPuzzleDay to encourage people to join in the fun!
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY
- Happiness : Recent studies have shown that people who participate in collaborative games, such as puzzles have higher levels of happiness, and in some cases relaxation, as a result of their good ol’ fashion fun. A challenging jigsaw puzzle undoubtedly brings out that sense of joy.
- Puzzles serve as a sense of accomplishment : Not just in a personal sense, but in a group sense. That feeling of completing the final few pieces of the puzzle with your best friends = priceless.
- It’s a way of stimulating the mind. : Puzzles stimulate the brain, improving number and problem solving kills while keeping it active.
