Mindful LEGO® activities: Starting your day right

by Abbie Headon, author of Build Yourself Happy: The Joy of LEGO Play

Looking for a fun, simple activity you can do with LEGO bricks? All you need is a selection of bricks and a quick five minutes...

LEGO building can help us to disconnect from everyday stresses and bring a little extra joy into our lives. If you’ve ever seen children playing with LEGO bricks, you know how engrossed they get, even when they don’t have a plan that tells them precisely what to build. As grown-ups we can enjoy that feeling of immersion in our LEGO time too, allowing the rest of the world to fade away while we relax and recharge. It can also help energize you for the day ahead, so why not try out the following activity: