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What is spatial awareness?
Spatial awareness is your brain's ability to understand where objects are in relation to each other and to yourself. Using paper maps, as mentioned in the story, actively engages this skill, helping you build a mental picture of your surroundings and navigate more effectively than just following a dot on a screen.
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