Be Playful
Today we’re exploring playfulness and how to be more playful.
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Some of us are more playful than others by nature. Some of us embrace our playfulness while others don’t. We may forget to be playful or we steer clear of playfulness because we’re afraid others won’t take us seriously. Maybe we remember how others disparaged the class clown or we have been taught that to get anywhere in this world we need to be serious and no one told us to be seriously playful.
Our brains get in the way—the negativity bias of the brain always being on the lookout for threats and sees the negative rather than the positive.
Playfulness thrives when we let in the good, the novel, and the unexpected. It springs forth when we make new associations, use our creative juices, and feel comfortable with others. We become more playful by practicing playfulness.
Playfulness is for everyone, not just kids. When we are playful, we’re learning how to learn, reducing stress and decreasing tension, and increasing our ability to see things in new ways and solve problems. There are different ways in which we can be playful.By listening to the podcast, maybe you’ll discover which flavor of playfulness suits you and you'll explore how it manifests in your life.
Our mindfulness practice helps us to cultivate a playful state of mind and our playfulness helps us to cultivate mindfulness. So how do we practice being more playful? Here’s a glimpse.
Have the intention.
Pay attention.
Be curious.
Spend time.
Write it down.
This week I invite you to explore all the ways in which you are playful and make the intention to cultivate playfulness in your life. See where it takes you. Enjoy the show.
Thank you to all the people behind the scenes who make this podcast possible.
Gorgias Romero for original music, audio engineering and production;
Bill Rafferty for technical web support;
Allie Allen for logo and podcast cover design; and
Margaret Haas for announcing the show
Be well. Be mindful.
CREDITS/RESOURCES
Mission Joy: Finding Happiness in Troubled Times. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14779306/
Proyer R.T., Gander F., Brauer K., Chick G. Can Playfulness be Stimulated? A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Online Playfulness Intervention Study on Effects on Trait Playfulness, Well-Being, and Depression. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being (2020). doi: 10.1111/aphw.12220
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The content in the podcast and on this webpage is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical or health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice and guidance of your health professional.
