She told HuffPost she agrees that jigsaw puzzles are a great activity when the world feels out of control because the task is entirely within your power.
“Plus, since there are so many different types of jigsaw puzzles out there these days, anyone can find an image that speaks to them.â€.
Puzzles can provide a clear goal and sense of purpose in this time when people feel aimless and unable to map out future plans.
“Right now in quarantine, so many of us are performing meaningless tasks, like showering, just to feel like we did something,†Maenpaa said.
But doing a puzzle feels like working towards something bigger than your to-do list, which is especially alluring when meaningful action in quarantine can be hard to come by.â€.
It also helps explain why some people feel like they can’t stop working on a puzzle until it’s finished.
Therefore, jigsaw puzzles are an excellent choice for people of all ages during quarantine, or anytime.â€.
“People who find satisfaction in doing jigsaw puzzles tend to be those who prefer a planned and actionable life,†he continued.
For many, doing a jigsaw puzzle almost feels like meditation.
Jacobs, an author who is working on a book about different types of puzzles, describes the experience.
“You feel like you’ve been working on a puzzle for five minutes, but in reality three hours have passed.
“Puzzling is such a social event, and it’s always fun to see different people’s personalities and strengths, such as problem solving, leadership qualities, and the ability to work together toward a common goal, emerge when working a jigsaw puzzle with others,†she said
“I often get asked by people what puzzle they should buy, and my main rule of thumb is to just look for an image that makes you happy,†said Kavett
“I like bright colors, so many of the puzzles I do are bright gradients or very highly saturated illustrations, but there is a perfect puzzle out there for everyone.â€
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