When 500 days of summer came out I was astonished as I had already played the game that featured in the famous scene in the park, the one where they yell out that word louder and louder. I must have laughed so hard at the
When 500 days of summer came out I was astonished as I had already played the game that featured in the famous scene in the park, the one where they yell out that word louder and louder. I must have laughed so hard at the
In my younger years I naturally embraced silliness. I skipped down the street, piggybacked unexpectedly on friends, made up games and generally giggled a lot. Somewhere along the way, perhaps as I grew older, I ceased being as silly. It happened so gradually that it
My parents have always been a little wacky. My dad is a regular Billy Connolly and my mom is quite zany too. During a typical day with them the sound of laughter fills the room. My laugh takes after my mom’s; an all out ‘you
I often see children playing out in public as if nothing existed beyond the game they were engaged in. Witnessing children’s play is joyful; it is so uninhibited and they are so absorbed. As adults, we can learn a great deal from child like play.
In the years I spent living ‘off the cuff’ I always envied those more organized, viewing organization as a valuable life skill. Whilst I’m a firm believer that being organized leads to greater productivity and realizing goals, I was surprised to learn that there are drawbacks. I
Often joyful and immersive play happens when novelty exists. One of the best ways to create this type of playful experience is to try out a new class, something which excites and motivates you. Below is a list of all the different types of classes
Reading can transport us to the most adventurous, exciting of places. We can travel to far away countries, be inspired by true tales of touching, poignant or even triumphant lives or venture into magical worlds of fiction. Reading is play at its best. Reading can
I’ll never forget my holiday backpacking around Europe. My friend and I had only booked our travel and hostel stays – everything else was wide open. I remember exploring city parks in Madrid and meeting the locals, using sign language to fill in the gaps
Recent studies by Dr. Brown, founder of the National Institute for Play, have revealed that play leads to greater light-heartedness, empathy, flexibility, adaptiveness, optimism, hope for the future and produces a sense of belonging. Play even promotes our being open to new ideas and increases our creativity. In
There’s nothing quite like adventure to get your heartbeat racing and your adrenaline pumping and it’s a sure fire way to ensure you enjoy immersive play. Adventure infuses our play with both novelty and excitement – an intoxicating mix! My bucket list already includes both skydiving,
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