Reclaiming Joy Through Adult Playdates

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This chapter emphasizes the importance of reintroducing play and joy in adult lives through activities like adult playdates to combat societal beliefs that limit leisure time and fun interactions. It discusses the psychological benefits of play, the impact of play deprivation in childhood, and the importance of incorporating play in adulthood for improved relationships and relaxation. The chapter also explores the decline in socializing due to increased responsibilities, technology, and the effects of loneliness and stress on mental health.

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: