Hello, Nookers! It’s a fact that doing jigsaw puzzles can enhance focus, cognitive abilities and overall well-being, and can be beneficial for people with ADHD. Jigsaw puzzles are a form of self care 💖 For me, puzzling helps me “quiet” my brain, reduces anxiety and offers a whole host of other positives! What about you? What are the top benefits you find from puzzling?

When I ask people why they do jigsaw puzzles, the most popular answer is to relax. And yes, that’s true. But puzzles also: 🧠 Improve focus and concentration 🔎 Sharpen attention to detail 🧩 Strengthen problem-solving skills 🗺️ Boost visual and spatial awareness 💛 Build patience 🏆 Give you small, satisfying wins 🌿 Help you feel more present 🧘 Create a sense of order when life feels messy 🗣️ Make conversation easier when puzzling with others 🎨 Let you spend time appreciating art and detail 🙌 Woohoo! Not bad for a “simple” hobby, eh? ❓ Which one feels most true for you right now? Or have you noticed another benefit?

I have taken a long time with this one- but thoroughly enjoyed the slow pace! It was a fun one - all the slight tweaks of famous book titles to fit the themes of each section was clever! Now, I think I’ll do a wasgij next - given my haul of them last year 😆 The weather is particularly rough here in the south of Devon, UK so it’s the perfect time to snuggle up with puzzles! How are you spending your weekend?

I love puzzle games but I will really like to know the benefits

Finished the first puzzle of the year! This is my 2nd time doing this one (did it sometine earlier last year) so now I'll donate it to someone else and find my next one to do!