Everyone knows that jigsaw puzzles are widely acknowledged for their entertainment purpose, however there are a lot of benefits of assembling them that tend to be forgotten in today’s video and social media era.
When I say benefits, I have to keep in mind some of the alternatives to jigsaw puzzle assembling, such as tv, internet and video games, social media etc. As opposed to those, jigsaw puzzles are challenging, less stressful, can be done by all ages and keeps your mind engaged.
Jigsaw puzzles make you think and depending upon the picture you choose they leave you with a nice piece of artwork. Assembling a puzzle requires a lot of thinking, both logical and creative, thus making your whole brain work at once. It is a useful form of mental activity that has long term benefits.
Jigsaw puzzles are relaxing. After a stressful day, sitting in front of an unfinished jigsaw puzzle helps you clear your mind and relax. While you’re working on it, the stress goes away and a sense of accomplishment takes over with the happiness you feel when you see the image getting closer and closer to completion with every piece you arrange.
Jigsaw puzzles are like a life lesson. There’s something about assembling a jigsaw puzzle that reminds me of life. If you look at it like a metaphor it’s just like your life. It’s a big challenge that requires you to take small steps, piece by piece, you have to finish, but you can’t take any shortcuts, it slowly comes together until you see the big picture. There is a benefit in approaching your life like you approach a puzzle. Try to imagine the bigger picture first and then take it one step, one piece at a time until you figure it out.
