Brain Break
Take a little time for some mindful mischief.
Give your daily routine a playful twist! Welcome to Brain Break, where curiosity meets a little friendly challenge. Enjoy this month’s featured puzzle from Natural Awakenings Gulf Coast, then explore more puzzles created exclusively for our online readers.
Whether you’ve got five minutes or an entire afternoon, there’s always room for a little fun.

Meet Captain Paige
Captain Paige has traded their navigation charts for a different kind of challenge. Between voyages, you’ll find them in their quarters with a fresh cup of coffee, a trusty pencil and whatever puzzle has captured their attention.
They’ll be joining us each month for a little mindful mischief. So grab a pencil, pour yourself something good and see if you can crack the puzzles before the Captain does.
Fair warning: they have eight arms and takes this very seriously.
This Month’s Featured Puzzle
Spotted our puzzle in the magazine? Here’s your chance to enjoy it online, along with a few more challenges you won’t find in print.

This Month’s Brain Break Sponsor
A little mindful mischief, made possible by our friends at Sage Den.

Curiosity doesn’t have to end when the puzzle is finished! Sage Den is an eclectic shop offering everything from crystals, herbs and essential oils to teas, books, jewelry, incense and handcrafted gifts. With a love of nature and an emphasis on quality, Sage Den brings together thoughtfully selected products and handmade creations that invite a little exploration and discovery.
More Mindful Mischief
Finished the featured puzzle? Keep the fun going with additional word searches, fill-ins and other challenges created just for our online readers.
Check back each month for something new!




Ready to Play?
Download and print this month’s complete Brain Break collection, featuring all five puzzles in one convenient file. Grab a pencil, find a comfortable spot and enjoy a little mindful mischief.
All five October puzzles in one printer-friendly PDF.
Finished? See how you did with a separate copy of the answers.
Download the October solutions.
No judgment if you peek. We’ll never know. 😉