One of the challenges of practicing mindfulness in the modern world is that human attention has undergone a profound transformation. In this attention economy, there is less time to pause and as a result, anxiety is on the rise, particularly among adults.
The Lego Play Well Study 2022 report confirms this study, stating that 93 percent of adults worldwide experience regular stress.
If mindfulness is headlining one’s must-have list, here are ways to brick-shape “zen” back into one’s life:
Enter into relaxed mode with Lego Icons models. The Lego Icons Wildflower Bouquet contains a variety of lovely blooms that will delight senses with their vibrant colors and textures. This 939-piece building set lights up one’s mind with patterns and connections.
The Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece is another tangible way to unwind. It directs attention to one’s fingertips, providing a creative meditation that will leave the person feeling satisfied. This comes with three sets of building instructions, allowing one to relax while assembling the dried flowers.
Switch off and stay still with Lego Ideas masterpieces. Lego Icons Jazz Club is infused with lively music from the golden era of jazz, while the Lego Ideas A-Frame Cabin is a triangle-shaped wooden furniture that creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere typical of mountain cottages.
Step out of auto-pilot with Star Wars collectibles — Relive Star Wars saga scenes while taking time out building the Lego Star Wars Scout Trooper Helmet. Another collectible icon, the Lego Star Wars Dark Trooper Helmet, recreates the helmet’s distinctive contours as seen in Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2.
Escape everyday with Lego Marvel Super Heroes sets. The Lego Marvel Black Panther, nearly a life-size model with 2,961 pieces, brings the style and spirit of the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the world. The Lego Marvel Sanctum Sanctorum has a three-story, 360-degree module that comes with 2,708 bricks of all shapes and sizes.
The goal of playing with Lego bricks is not to avoid one’s thoughts, but to build mindfully. Many adults have reevaluated their priorities and lives, according to the Lego 2022 study report, with 58 percent saying that finding new ways to unwind is now more important in their lives than it was before the pandemic. After a long day at work, nine out of 10 adults believe that play does the trick and helps them relax.
To learn more about the Lego Group, visit www.bankeebricks.ph or go to Lego-certified stores (Alabang Town Center, BGC, TriNoma, The 30th, and UP Town Center).