Bored With Wordle? Try This 5 FREE GAMES TO EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN
Star Wordle: As you probably guessed, this is Wordle for “Star Wars” fans. The process is the same as with normal Wordle, but all of the five-letter words come from the “Star Wars” books and movies. Test your knowledge at StarWordle.com. Nerdle: Love words and math? This is the Wordle spinoff for you. Instead of guessing a word, players try to fill in a daily math equation and solution. Solve them at NerdleGame.com. Worldle: Leaving words behind entirely, in this game you guess the name of a country or territory from its outline! You have six chances, and each time you miss one, the game will give you more information about where the country is located relative to you. Play now at Worldle.teuteuf.fr. Words With Friends: This isn’t a Wordle spinoff, but if you’ve never played it, you’ll probably love it! Words With Friends is basically Scrabble for just two players, and you can play online or over the app. Like in Scrabble, you compete to score the most points. Spell those long words and win at WordsWithFriends.com.
If you’re one of the 300,000 people who play the vocabulary-themed guessing game Wordle every day, we have good news: There are more online games just like it! Wordle went viral in October 2021. Although few people know it, the game actually started with romance. Software engineer Josh Wardle (yep, that’s where the name “Wordle” comes from) created it for his partner, Palak Shah. According to NPR, Palak loves word games — so to keep her entertained during COVID-19, Josh made her one! In January, he sold it to The New York Times for more than $1 million. Guessing the word of the day in five tries is addicting, and so is sharing your success on social media. But that spark might not last forever. To avoid total Wordle burnout and/or keep the fun going between daily puzzles, try these five other online games that also involve words, guessing games, or both. Quordle: Wordle masters love Quordle, which is the same basic game — except you have to guess four words at once on four different boards. You have just nine tries to solve the four daily puzzles, so bring your A game! Try it at Quordle.com .
3 Tips for a Better Start to the Work Week
little lost when it’s all back to normal come Monday. It’s okay to treat yourself, but don’t get too crazy! Unplug from work over the weekend.
It hits us all pretty hard sometimes: the Monday blues. Friday afternoon is so exciting, followed by a weekend jam-packed with fun activities. But then, Sunday night approaches, and those “Sunday scaries” settle in.
Why is Monday always so dreaded?
Studies show that many people’s moods reach their all- time lows on Mondays. There are some science-backed explanations for this that include your body’s natural cycle being altered, a shift in sleep pattern, and a “hangover” from the weekend, meaning after many fun activities, our bodies are drained! However, the biggest reason is simply that returning to work is always a bit of a bummer. We’d all rather still be at home or doing something fun!
If you get your work emails automatically sent to your phone, don’t peek at them over the weekend — it can wait. Disconnecting from work not only helps you to get some time away from the office to recharge, but it also develops a healthy work-home balance. Don’t overbook your Mondays. Sometimes, late in the week, we have a tendency to push things off until Monday. But, don’t do that! When at all possible, avoid scheduling big meetings or important tasks on Monday. Give yourself some time and grace to gradually settle back into your work routine! By doing these three things, you’re sure to feel a little bit more refreshed, recharged, and ready to go once Monday rolls around! And always remember, Friday will soon be here again!
Here’s a list of some ways to combat those Monday blues!
Maintain your routine. Over the weekend, stick with your normal Monday– Friday eating, sleeping, and self-care routine. When you deviate from your way of eating, the amount of sleep that you get, the times that you wake up, and your workouts over the weekend, your body is left feeling a
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