Tip #1: Have a Plan There isn’t simply one strategy that is going to work all the time. Before you dive into a puzzle, it’s always a good idea to envision the bigger picture of the puzzle. Instead of jumping into the puzzle, create a plan and try to identify a good strategy on how to approach the puzzle in a way that will lead to a quick solution. Without a plan, chances for success are very slim. Tip #2: Don’t Over Think Often times when we are under pressure, we get overwhelmed and start to over think the problem. Our minds tend to go a million miles an hour, rather than simply following step by step. Don’t over think it! While some puzzles are trickier than others, they all have one thing in common- they have a solution. Try to think outside of the box and develop alternative ways of solving…