If you are one of those people who constantly misplaces their keys – this puzzle is for you. Let’s see if you can spot the hidden key in the messy scene in under 10 seconds
If you think you have laser-sharp eyes, it’s time to truly put them to the test with this mind boggling brainteaser. Sometimes it’s nice to give your mind a break from working, and by doing puzzles and challenges, it gets your brain working in different ways.
So if you can’t spot this hidden key in under ten seconds, you may be working too hard and your brain may need a little break from your desk. This new burnout test challenges you to spot the item in the cluttered desk scene, and if you are struggling you may be suffering from cognitive overload.
There’s nothing more frustrating than losing your keys, so this puzzle will help make it easier next time you misplace them. It comes as 63 per cent of UK workers admit to working through illness due to guilt or pressure, so it’s important to take some time for yourself every so often.
This visual challenge isn’t just about keen eyesight, as it’s designed to test your concentration, mental clarity and how well you perform under pressure. So set your timer and get looking!
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Struggling? You’re not alone. Most people take far longer than 10 seconds, and that might be telling you something important. According to experts, difficulty focusing on visual puzzles like this could be a sign of burnout or cognitive overload, especially for busy professionals juggling too much at once. However the more of these you do, the easier they will start to become.
If you’re still finding it tricky, here’s a hint: the key is small, metallic and easy to miss. Look around the coffee mugs, under papers and near the stationery.
One of the reasons it’s so hard is because of how cluttered the desk is, and it’s part of a campaign by instantprint who calls for workplaces to declutter expectations, not just desks.
Have you found it yet? It’s a tough one, but it’s definitely there! The more brainteasers you tackle, the easier they become. Having a time limit certainly adds an element of pressure. If you haven’t found it yet, chances are your time is up. We’re about to reveal the answer.
So, how did you do? Let us know in the comments. And if you want to try your hand at some other puzzles, why not give these ones a go? This one asks you to find the hidden rat among the other animals, while this one challenges you to spot the mistake in the baffling red car scene.
There is also a range of tricky quiz questions you can try, such as this Mensa-level puzzle, and this general knowledge quiz comprised of 15 head-scratching questions.
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