Ok so I know there’s A LOT of exercises this week, so feel free to schedule this one in for any time in the next two weeks. I would say that this is one of the most important exercises as it cultivates true self expression
Ok so I know there’s A LOT of exercises this week, so feel free to schedule this one in for any time in the next two weeks. I would say that this is one of the most important exercises as it cultivates true self expression
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
Last week we looked at the advantages of having a bucket list in helping us play more and reaping plays benefits of light-heartedness, flexibility and optimism. This week we discover the essential questions to ask yourself when creating your bucket list. The main questions to ask
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
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,
[os-widget path="/jennyleigh/how-much-adventure-and-play-do-you-have-in-your-life-pop-quiz" comments="false"] If you want to avoid problems and reap the many benefits of play in your life or are even just looking for fun ideas on how to play more, please read my series post titled 'How to Avoid Problems by Integrating Play' Wishing you
Throughout the years I’ve had a turbulent relationship with play. Being an all or nothing type of person I’ve gone from ‘all play and no work’ in my twenties to ‘all work and no play’ in my thirties. In recent years my desire to progress
In today's hectic world all too often play is thought of as childish and indulgent but 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
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