Alright, guys, let’s talk about how I finally breaks up with crossword, you know, those grid things that sometimes make you scratch your head. So, I used to do these things every day, thinking they were good for my brain. But man, some days, they just got to me.
First off, I tried the usual stuff. You know, starting with those fill-in-the-blank clues. I figured they’d be the easiest, and yeah, sometimes they were. I scanned the clues, found those blanks, and bam! A few words down, and I felt like I was on a roll. Knock them out early, I thought, it is such a confidence boost.
- Scanning for those easy clues? Check.
- Knocking them out first? Double-check.
But then, some puzzles just seemed impossible. I mean, who knows all those obscure words? I tried looking stuff up, but that felt like cheating. And where’s the fun in that? It got frustrating, you know? I started to think, “Maybe crosswords just aren’t for me.”
So, I decided it was time for a change. Instead of forcing myself to finish every single puzzle, I gave myself permission to just… stop. If I wasn’t enjoying it, why bother? I switched to other stuff that actually made me feel good, like reading or going for a walk. And guess what? My brain didn’t turn to mush. It actually felt a bit better, like a weight had been lifted, feel me?
Breaking Up Was the Best Move
Honestly, breaking up with crosswords was the best thing I could have done. It reminded me that hobbies are supposed to be fun, not a chore. So, if you’re struggling with something that’s supposed to be enjoyable, don’t be afraid to just walk away. There are plenty of other ways to keep your mind sharp, trust me, find something that really makes you happy, and let’s ditch the “split” (verb as in break up) together.
Now, I only do crosswords once in a while, when I feel like it, and it’s much better. And I found some great tips, something like “trauma-informed strategies for coping” and “skill-building tools”, sounds helpful, but I haven’t tried those yet, anyway, I have my own pace, you know, I just need to chill.
Remember, it is all about enjoying yourself.
