If you are looking for a fun game that also stimulates brain activity, a puzzle will never do you wrong. Puzzles are a great way to spend time and complete a challenge. Finishing a puzzle and putting the pieces together provides us with fulfillment and pride. Today, there are almost unlimited amounts of options in the world of puzzles.
Luckily, if the traditional physical puzzles bore you, there are now many digital options. The New York Times releases new word puzzles on their website every day. They have single-handedly reinvented the reputation of word games by offering short, yet entertaining puzzles. They combined the old-school formats with trendy words offering a refreshing outlook on the games. Millions participate and compete with friends by comparing scores daily.
There are many positive long-term effects completing puzzles have on your mental state. Puzzles help us solve problems and improve short-term memory. Puzzles even help us in ways we wouldn’t imagine, such as boosting creativity and productivity. There is no greater feeling than finishing a puzzle and admiring your accomplishment.
Whether you reside on our campus or are just visiting, there are many comfortable spots to complete a puzzle with a friend or by yourself. We all could use a good harmless challenge once in a while.
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Meghan McGuigan is a McGregor Summer Intern
