This week: Do a puzzle

Your brain will thank you. If you are unable to see the message below, [click here to view](. [Update your preferences](newsletter=slf) [SELF Cares]( [27 Puzzles That Will Help You Feel Relaxed and Cozy This Winter]( [Collage of puzzles for adults, including Dolly Parton, geode, and disco ball puzzles]( [Puzzles can be polarizing. For some—like SELF’s editor in chief]([Rachel](—they’re the ultimate cozy winter activity. For others—like [Kenny](, our audience development lead—they can be frustrating; especially when, upon completion, you’re confronted with destroying the very thing you just spent weeks assembling. [Sarah Madaus](, SELF’s commerce writer, is strongly Team Puzzle. She says they’re an excellent way to detach from instant gratification cycles and relax with a TV show or some jazz in the background. No matter where you fall on the love-hate puzzle spectrum, she thinks you should try one, which is why she wrote this beautifully-curated puzzle roundup. “I wanted to find puzzles that varied in shape, size, number of pieces, and style,” she says. “I had to include some of my favorite brands like Jiggy, Piecework, and Ordinary Habit, which all have stunning puzzles that can easily be used as wall art with a bit of glue. More than anything, though, I wanted to find something for every taste, because even if you've never tried or completed a jigsaw puzzle, if you find one that's beautiful enough to you, it might just motivate you to push past the tedium.” Shop her assortment of picks by tapping below. [READ MORE]( The Latest [Collage of Last-Minute Gifts including a gift certificate, Theragun, and french press maker]( [49 Last-Minute Gifts for the Holidays That Are Still Very Thoughtful]( [Procrastinators, here’s looking at you.]( [READ MORE]( [Decidual cast]( [This Nurse’s TikTok About Passing a Decidual Cast During Her Period Is Harrowing]( [An ob-gyn explains what it is—and why the cramping it causes can feel super intense.]( [READ MORE]( [Image may contain: Human, Person, Sitting, Exercise, Fitness, Sport, Sports, Working Out, Clothing, Apparel, and Gym]( [A 12-Minute Beginner Workout to Ease You Into Strength Training]( [If you’re totally new to this, these foundational movement patterns are a great way to start.]( [READ MORE]( [Shot of a young woman under blanket]( [15 Weighted Blankets That Feel Like a Really Warm Hug]( [From Gravity, Casper, Bearaby, and more.]( [READ MORE]( [Flu symptoms]( [7 Signs Your ‘Mild’ Flu Symptoms Are Turning Into Something More Serious]( [If your cough or fever comes back, it’s time to see a doctor.]( [READ MORE]( [pink broken heart]( [5 Questions to Ask Yourself If You Think It’s Time to Dump a Friend]( [Does your friendship have to end or can it change instead?]( [READ MORE]( A Wardrobe Essential [Stroll in style in these SELF Certified sneaks, up to 42% off now]( [Nike’s Waffle One shoes go great with any athleisure ensemble and will keep your feet comfy all day long.]( [BUY NOW]( Get your wallets ready. SELF Shops A weekly email of the absolute best products and editor-approved sales. [SIGN UP NOW]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [TikTok]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( Sent from Condé Nast, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10001 Copyright © 2022 Condé Nast.