Enhances your mindfulness skills.
Everyone is harping on about mindfulness nowadays. Mindfulness means that you are fully present in the current moment and that you don't allow external thoughts to distract you from fully engaging in the present moment/experience. Mindfulness leads to better self-control, emotional balance, and improved relationships. How do crossword puzzles promote mindfulness? In order to solve a crossword puzzle, you need to fully apply yourself to the puzzle and engage with the task.