The Powerful Effect of Bringing Play Into Your Life
Do you spend your day either trying to force yourself to do something you don’t want to do or avoiding it and feeling guilty? This is a common struggle for many. Coercion doesn’t work well and it’s not fun. So, how can we approach tasks without forcing ourselves?
Play might be the answer. When you bring play into your hard, meaningful tasks, amazing things happen:
- You start to get excited about playing with tasks instead of dreading them.
- You focus on fun, exploration, and adventure instead of perfectionism.
- Your day becomes a playground rather than a slog.
- You focus on learning and growing instead of staying safe.
- You feel alive, trying new things and stepping into the unknown.
- You learn more by trying new ways of doing things and embracing the messiness of play.
To bring play into your life, experiment and discover what works for you. Some ideas to get started include turning tasks into games, inviting others to play with you, trying new ways of doing things, and embracing words like adventure, dance, and creativity. What would you like to play today?
