Board games are my favorite way to accomplish two things that I find hard to do as an introvert that works from home:

1. Getting off screens

2. Socializing

But it still also accomplishes one of my favorite things to do: thinking — specifically problem solving and optimizing.

And, as an introvert, socializing actually naturally is secondary in our group, but that’s ok — a good heavy heads-down board game (think 3-5 hours) is still quite enjoyable in the presence of other human beings. A bit of a lost art in the day of the “black mirror” (cell phones).

If you haven’t tried getting into board games lately, I highly recommend it. If you don’t know where to start, I’d be happy to offer suggestions!