HOUSTON THERAPY

Crosswords hit a very special place in the way our minds like to work. They invite a balance of challenge and mastery. When the clue aligns with your knowledge and you place the correct word, you feel competent and capable. That feeling of competence is central to what psychologists call Self-Determination Theory. Self-Determination Theory, according to Ryan and Deci, is that people feel more motivated when they feel competent, autonomous, and connected.