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Remember when adult coloring books were the hottest trend in self-care? Now, the newest trend in relaxing, meditative activities for adults is doing jigsaw puzzles.
At a time when more and more people are focusing on wellness and looking for ways to channel their anxiety and relieve stress, jigsaws offer the perfect way to let your mind wander while your hands, and one part of your brain, stay busy. Puzzles can be enjoyed as a solo activity, but they’re also fun to do with friends and family.
And if you’re a parent, it also just may be the one way you’ll be able to tear your kids away from a screen to spend time with you.
“People are totally inundated with screens and we’re starting to feel the effects and take stock,” Amanda Kahle, co-founder of the puzzle company Inner Piece, told HGTV recently. “We’re seeing this boom in the wellness and mindfulness spaces as a result. While those spaces offer many solutions that are cost-prohibitive or inaccessible to the average person, puzzles are this simple, fun way to embrace quiet time, whether you’re alone or with a crew.”
Inner Piece makes 500-piece jigsaw puzzles that sell for $30 apiece, and each is designed by a different artist. One dollar from each puzzle sold goes toward youth mindfulness programs.
Check out some other cool jigsaw puzzles now available on Amazon that you could easily spend some hours relaxing with.
Beachcombers Cat Jigsaw Puzzle, $12.99
If you’re not quite up for a 1,000-piece puzzle, this 750-piece one is fantastic. It’s got cats lounging around on a beach scene! What’s not to love?
The 1990s Jigsaw Puzzle, $39.95
This 1,000-piece puzzle is a bit pricey but it’s also awesome. You’ll be taken back to the 1990s with every piece you put down. Among the highlights are scenes from “Friends” and “Seinfeld,” as well as the Spice Girls and Vanilla Ice!
Cinque Terre Jigsaw Puzzle, $13.99
This 1,000-piece puzzle depicts the beautiful seaside villages of Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera. At 1,000 pieces, it’ll take you plenty of time to sort through — and may make you want to book a vacation!
Planets In Space Jigsaw Puzzle, $14.99
This space-themed puzzle is totally far out. It also has 1,000 pieces and is recommended for ages 8 and up. Just looking at the picture, I think you’ll find the mix of colors to be a challenge when putting it together.
Candy Wrappers Collage Jigsaw Puzzle, $15.99
This fun, candy-themed puzzle features wrappers of classic sweet treats, including M&Ms, Cracker Jack and Jujubes. It has extra-large pieces, and the completed puzzle measures 24 by 30 inches. This one is not recommended to do on an empty stomach!
What’s your favorite method of self-care?
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