Yesterday, January 29, was National Puzzle Day. That’s not related only to jigsaw puzzles, but crossword puzzles, number puzzles, brain teasers, and riddles, for example. One of my daily news sources includes a specific kind of word puzzle that I work out, with the answer provided the next day. It’s amazing how pleased I am when I get it right, and it starts my day with a little mental “Attagirl!”
Working any kind of puzzle uses both sides of our brains and helps keep our minds sharper. It’s always good to exercise your brain.
A writer I follow on Instagram posted that puzzling (jigsaw puzzles, specifically) has saved her life during the pandemic. I think puzzling for her is like coloring for me, a way to deal with turmoil inside myself and any unfriendly environment outside myself. I also use coloring as a way to focus my mind on writing; it helps shut out distractions.
The term for a person who likes to assemble jigsaw puzzles is actually dissectologist, a new bit of information for me.
Working on jigsaw puzzles is something Tom and I have done, and others have joined in doing with us, in the past. It’s one of the activities we do when we’re with his family, too. This year, we gave and received puzzles to/from some members of his family.
We have a few puzzles in a closet, some of which we haven’t assembled yet. And I spotted the one below when I was in line to pay for some Christmas presents in December. It reminded me of my characters, so I picked it up for us. We haven’t put it together yet.
I keep thinking of getting a jigsaw puzzle. I am determined to spend less time online this year and to occupy my brain with more positive and creative pursuits.
And after spending hours putting it together, you can photograph it for your journal when you DO get online. =)
This is so true. I need to create more content!
You always have some of the best photos to go along with what you share in your journal.