Picture Puzzle

Mental exercise



Doing puzzles can be considered a complete brain exercise since it exercises both the right and left sides



2. Better Visual-Spatial Reasoning



To assemble a puzzle we see different pieces and we must place them within a larger image. Doing this exercise regularly helps us improve our spatial reasoning.



3. Improve memory



Strengthens neural connections and increases the generation of new connections. This increases mental speed and thought processes.



When we pick up a piece, you have to search among the others for a color or shape that you have in mind and visualize the image on a large scale to see which pieces go together.



When you exercise the part of the brain in charge of storing this information helps to maintain and improve short-term memory.



4. Improve problem solving ability



To solve the puzzles you take different approaches to try to solve a problem, since it is a trial and error test. You also learn the value of formulating theories, testing hypotheses, and changing your perspectives when something doesn't go as planned.



These skills can be transferred to work, making you more innovating in problem solving, more critical thinking, and better adaptive skills.



5. Increased productivity



When you are happier and less stressed, it is easier to focus. When your concentration improves, your productivity skyrockets. If you're having trouble staying focused on your studies or work, consider taking a short break to do a puzzle and reset your brain. Many offices are beginning to include puzzles and similar games in their resting areas. These games help employees disconnect from work for a few minutes and come back refreshed and ready to start again.





6. Better mood



Solving puzzles has a great benefit, it increases brain production of dopamine. This neurotransmitter is responsible for regulating mood and optimism. It also affects learning, memory, concentration, and motivation. Dopamine is released every time we do a puzzle and even every time we put a piece in the right place. This encourages us to continue to do so and challenge ourselves.



Decrease stress level



In addition to challenging us, it also helps us relax. Our brains go from "Beta" or awake, to a state of "Alpha" when you are assembling puzzles. The Alpha state is similar to the state we are in when we are dreaming.