​I think at one point we all have a time when stress takes over our lives. For me, this came  when I was overcome by anxiety, self-doubt and the unrealistic need for perfection. I took being a workaholic to a whole new level and became obsessed with checking things off my list. To the point where I couldn’t even shower without reaching out from behind the curtain to add notes to my to list in my phone. I tried everything to relieve my anxiety (running, meditation, music, even therapy) but I still couldn't put my mind at ease. 

Now, I have finally found my missing piece - a way to stimulate my mind and allow me to unwind: puzzles!  Puzzling has become therapeutic for me in ways I never thought possible.  Instead of my husband, Luke, having to pry me away from my laptop, he now has to peel me away from a puzzle. While it might just be me jumping from one obsession to another - I still think that “I’m almost done with the edge pieces” sounds way better than “Just one more email!”