I wanted to share my favorite puzzles today, the ones that really make my brain work. I started with a classic: Sudoku. It’s a number game, and it’s all about putting numbers in the right boxes.
I downloaded a Sudoku app on my phone and started with an easy level.
- I looked for rows, columns, and 3×3 boxes where only one number was missing and filled those in first.
- Then, I tried to use the process of elimination to figure out the other numbers.
- It took a few tries, but I finally completed my first Sudoku!
After Sudoku, I moved on to crosswords. I found a website that offers daily crossword puzzles, I picked today’s crossword and got started.
- I read through all the clues quickly to get an idea of what the puzzle was about.
- Then, I started filling in the answers I was sure about.
- For the ones I didn’t know, I tried to guess based on the letters I already had.
- Some clues were really tricky, and I spent quite a long time thinking about them.
I like the feeling when I finally figure out a clue, It’s like a little “aha!” moment.
Next, I tried a jigsaw puzzle, I found an online jigsaw puzzle site with a picture of some cute cats. I chose a puzzle with a medium number of pieces.
- I started by finding all the edge pieces and putting them together to form the border of the puzzle.
- Then, I sorted the remaining pieces by color and pattern.
- I worked on one section of the puzzle at a time, trying to find pieces that fit together.
- It was a bit slow at first, but as more pieces were placed, it became easier to see where the others went.
It is really satisfying to see the picture come together piece by piece. I also played some other brain games like Lumosity and Elevate. They have all kinds of mini-games that test different parts of your brain. Playing them feels like giving my brain a good workout.
By the end of the day, I felt like my brain had a really good exercise. Solving these puzzles is not only fun but also feels good knowing I’m keeping my mind sharp. I encourage everyone to try out some puzzles. It’s a great way to challenge yourself and have some fun at the same time.
