The chapter delves into the concept of play personalities and how understanding them can enhance connections through play. It discusses eight distinct play personalities, showcasing different ways people engage in play beyond physical activities. Emphasizing the benefits of adult playdates, the chapter highlights the importance of incorporating play into everyday life for reducing stress, enhancing happiness, and reconnecting with creativity.
Is the secret to a happier, less stressful, more connected life actually play? A lot of the research is telling us so! As we get older sometimes we lose a bit of our joy, awe and wonder, and the time we have for our friendships becomes more restricted by work, obligations, distance, commitment and seriousness. In today's episode, let's talk about why the solution to that may be to bring back adult playdates, including:
- The psychology behind why play is important
- The loneliness epidemic
- Why our sense of connection has become disrupted
- Our 8 play personalities
- The power of parallel play
- Microhabits for creating playfulness and fun, and so much more!
Listen now! And don't forget to schedule your playdate!!
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