Puzzles : Stimulating Your Mind
We live in a world that’s moving fast, not much time spent on ourselves as the treadmill of daily life goes on. But what if I told you there’s a quick way to stimulate your mind, strengthen your cognitive ability, and all while having fun? Well welcome to the land of puzzle books, the head-scratchers that put a twinkle in your eye and turn your minutes of nothing into a mini-adventure.
Why puzzle books?
Puzzle books are more than a way to pass the time, they’re a tool to build cognitive capabilities. Participating in crosswords, sudoku and other simple brain training challenges can:
Improves memory and concentration
When you solve puzzles you get intensely focused, exercise memory by remembering rules and data, engage in pattern recognition to make connections, validate data… That mental workout is going to help you improve your memory and concentration, which is a win for your day to day life.
Improves problem solving ability
Puzzles make you think out of the box and see things from a different angle. This/resolution not only allows for the current puzzle to be solved but also makes your brain more flexible and innovative—one that can confront the puzzles of life instead of just a puzzle in the everyday fabric of life.
Relaxes
Puzzle-solving can be a soothing and contemplative pastime, a pause from the finicky friction of daily life. Completing a puzzle is gratifying and can relieve stress, elevate your mood, and banish anxiety or depression.
Stimulates the brain
Puzzle books are a wonderful method to keep your brain active and sharp. Pushing yourself to solve new puzzles that are more complex also contributes to cognitive health and potentially takes preventative measures from deterioration related to aging.
Finding the right puzzle book for you
With so many to choose from, it can be a bit of a puzzle to find the perfect puzzle book for you! Here are some tips to pick out the perfect one for you:
Factor in your level
Puzzle books range from beginner to Expert level trivia. If you are new to solving puzzles, start with simple puzzles and increase complexity as you get better. That will keep you going and not feeling too stuck.
Explore different types of puzzles
While crosswords and sudoku are two traditional puzzle book giants, there are plenty more word games, logic puzzles, crypto or other cool things to discover. Try out different styles of puzzles and choose the ones you enjoy the most.
Variety is Key
The best puzzle books provide a variety of puzzles, so you can mix things up and keep your mind fresh. Seek books that offer a variety of puzzle styles, levels of difficulty and themes, so you’ll never get bored and never run out of a challenge.
Using Puzzle Books
A great way to start your day off right by incorporating puzzle books into your routine, whether on the go, in line at the grocery store or standing around at home. A puzzle book can be your best friend!
Take a few minutes a day —— even short stints help! —— for this brain-exercise as you solve one, and invite a friend, family member to co-op or into a battle of brains.
So make the most of your puzzle book experience by approaching it with a playful and curious attitude. Accept the challenge, win at play and try new tricks — half of the charm is the exploration!
So, why not unplug and spice up your life with puzzle books? Your brain will say thanks.
In closing
At The Dryden, we are passionate about puzzle books being an epic way to invigorate your brain, improve your cognitive functionality, and that small ardent grin to counterbalance your day. We have a broad series of publications with something for the reigning puzzle champion or if you are new to puzzle games.
Why not drop into our store and check out the ♥ options for puzzle books? You just might unlock the secret to unlocking your mind.
Have fun!