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20 January 2026

Take a Break Puzzles Launches ‘The Essential Digital Detox Puzzle Book’ to combat digital overwhelm and boost mental wellbeing

A guided 30-day challenge designed to help readers Switch Off, Slow Down, Solve in 2026 Take a Break Puzzles announces the launch of The Essential Digital Detox Puzzle Book from the team behind the UK’s biggest puzzle brand—created to help millions combat the constant deluge of screens and notifications in everyday life. This latest title in the Essential Series is designed to help readers step away from technology, rediscover creativity, and experience the proven mental health benefits of puzzle-solving. Offering a guided 30-day challenge, the book encourages readers to switch off, slow down, and reconnect with simple, non-digital pleasures through the joy of puzzles.

The Take a Break Essential Series builds on the success of its existing one-shot titles, servicing new audiences delivering beautifully designed, high quality puzzle books spanning a variety of topics. Each issue’s theme has been carefully considered to focus on hobbies and interests that align with puzzlers, while promoting mindfulness and wellbeing.

Why Now?

Research reveals that regular puzzle engagement can improve cognitive function, significantly reduce stress, and provide crucial respite from digital overwhelm that affects millions of consumers daily.

This January launch taps into three powerful trends:

• Rising awareness of mental wellbeing

• Growing digital fatigue

• The therapeutic and proven health benefits of puzzle-solving

John Simmonds, Publisher (Puzzles), said:

“Our Essential Digital Detox Puzzle Book responds to the growing need to step away from technology

and find ways to switch off. Research consistently shows that puzzles not only reduce stress but also

improve cognitive function – equivalent to being ten years younger. They offer a vital and therapeutic

respite from digital overwhelm, which affects millions daily, enabling readers to switch off, slow

down, and solve.”

Inside the 100-page Essential Digital Detox Puzzle Book:

• 30 days of puzzles with a progress tracker

• Colouring and doodling pages to spark creativity

• Journaling prompts for reflection and celebrate wellbeing

• A fun quiz to discover your puzzle personality

• Complete set of answers

 

The Essential Digital Detox Puzzle Book, priced £6.99, is available on newsstands nationwide or to

purchase online at Great Magazines (www.greatmagazines.co.uk)

 

– ENDS –For further press information, please contact:

Susie Asbury – Interim Corporate Communications Director, 鶹ýPorn UK

E: susie.asbury@bauermedia.co.uk

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