Guest Author - Lynn Little

Solitaire is a simple card game that is easily played but impossible to master. Playing Solitaire is one of the best cures for boredom and is one of the staple programs shipped with most PCs. There is really no need to cover how to play solitaire, but here are some advantages to playing this addictive game.

Stress Relief. Playing solitaire on the PC or the old-fashioned way with a deck of cards is a wonderful way to unwind from a stressful day. Nothing can free your mind from the problems of the day like playing Solitaire. Solitaire may be easy, but you do have to pay attention to the game if you want to win. What is really the point of playing if you do not want to win, right? This goal can help get your mind off the worries of the day and clear your head.

PC Familiarity. Playing Solitaire on the PC can help you with your computer skills. If you are a total compute neophyte then playing solitaire can strengthen your usage of a mouse. You will become a pro at clicking, dropping and dragging. These simple tasks will give you PC confidence.

Something to do. I enjoy playing Solitaire with a deck of cards plopped in front of the television. Sometimes it is hard to focus all the attention on the TV, and playing Solitaire helps to divide my wandering mind. Playing Solitaire also keeps me busy during those commercials when I usually like to take a quick peek into the kitchen to see what I can find to eat. This nervous energy is channeled into the game of Solitaire and therefore not into other activities like eating when I am not hungry. Solitaire may not be on any recommended weight loss programs, but it can help get your mind off food.

Sense of Accomplishment. Think back to a time when you won a hand of Solitaire. It was a great feeling, wasn’t it? Some PC games are hard and impossible for me to finish; however, when I play Solitaire I know I have won before and can win again. Solitaire gives confidence that you can finish what you start and that you are good at games after all.

The next time you are feeling stressed or bored, remember the cure is just a few clicks away. Fire up a game of Solitaire and enjoy.