Are Jigsaw Puzzles Good for Mental Health?
In the fast paced, technology packed world of today, many people are embracing ways of enhancing their mental well-being. Solving jigsaw puzzles is a fun, engaging and screen-free way to improve mental health.
Jigsaw puzzles have become increasingly popular as a tool for promoting and improving mental well-being. The act of completing a jigsaw puzzle offers several benefits that can contribute to a healthier mind:
- Stress Reduction: The focused attention required to piece together a puzzle can help divert attention from worries and anxieties, providing a much-needed mental break.
- Mindfulness: The process of carefully examining and fitting pieces can help you to practice mindfulness, helping individuals stay present in the moment.
- Cognitive Stimulation: Jigsaw puzzles can challenge the brain in a positive way, improving problem-solving skills, memory, and concentration.
- Sense of Achievement: Completing a puzzle can provide a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, boosting self-esteem and motivation.
Wentworth Puzzles are the perfect fit for mental well-being
A Wentworth puzzle combines the quality of a premium, heirloom product with the mindfulness perks of jigsaw puzzles to create a satisfying, screen-free activity that will last for years to come. Our wooden puzzles for adults are perfect for laying down whenever you need a little pick-me-up, or enjoying your daily dose of mindfulness.
With so many styles to choose from there will be a jigsaw puzzle for everyone. So, no matter if you prefer shaped puzzles, jigsaw puzzles with whimsies, hard puzzles or art puzzles you will find a puzzle to suit your style and soothe your mind. Most designs are also available in multiple sizes so you can pick the piece count you prefer or chose to take your puzzling to the next level with our largest challenge, 1000- 1500 piece jigsaw puzzles.
Smaller jigsaw puzzles, perfect for slotting into every day life
It is important to prioritise your mental health every day. But, we know this can be tricky, so several years ago we introduced our collection of Mini Mindful puzzles. A selection of small 40-80 piece wooden jigsaw puzzles purposefully designed to take less time to complete whilst still providing the same mindfulness benefits as our other jigsaw puzzles. This jigsaw puzzles may be small but they can make a big improvement to your mental well-being. You can choose from puzzles with whimsies or even more challenging jigsaw puzzles with extra difficult details.
Our collection of small jigsaw puzzles is designed using specially selected images that help focus your mind. The collection includes nature puzzles, puzzles of landmarks and space jigsaw puzzles to take you away from the stresses and strains of every day life.
World Mental Health Day
This Mental Health Awareness Day we wanted to focus on the benefits of using jigsaw puzzles to help you bring mindfulness into your everyday life. To discover a bit more about how mindfulness can help you, read our interview with mindfullness expert Alexander Ong who talks to us about what exactly mindfulness is, and how jigsaw puzzles can be the perfect way to practice it.
World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on October 10th. It is a global day dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues, promoting understanding, and reducing stigma associated with mental illnesses. The goal of this day is to encourage people to seek help and support, and to advocate for better mental health services worldwide.