What's good for your brain, reduces stress, and is always available to anyone, anywhere, for free?
I'm talking about Play! Being silly is not just for kids (or humans, for that matter.) Research shows play throughout life increases mental wellness, supports self-regulation and social bonding, facilitates learning, and builds empathy, among other great things. Play comes in all forms, including physical, mental, social, creative, and others.I'm talking about Play! Being silly is not just for kids (or humans, for that matter.) Research shows play throughout life increases mental wellness, supports self-regulation and social bonding, facilitates learning, and builds empathy, among other great things. Play comes in all forms, including physical, mental, social, creative, and others.
True Story: I've used games to quickly and surprisingly find consensus between disparate groups of folks in public meetings! (Check out my colleagues at PLAYCE for deets.)
When things start getting heavy, (like now) it's especially important to find some levity to bring back clarity, perspective, and connection. So, in the name of all things good for you... embrace your silly and get out and play!When things start getting heavy, it's especially important to find some levity to bring back clarity, perspective, and connection. So, in the name of all things good for you... embrace your silly and get out and play!When things start getting heavy, it's especially important to find some levity to bring back clarity, perspective, and connection. So, in the name of all things good for you... embrace your silly and get out and play!