The superpower of play!

Want to perform at your very best? Guess what, it's time to put down being so serious, and pick up being playful

Multiple studies show that playfulness in adults is not only extremely beneficial to our physical and mental health, it is also key for optimal functioning. Studies have found that play relieves stress, improves brain function, boosts creativity, increases and improves connections with others, and to top it all, increases our energy levels. These benefits extend beyond ourselves to our loved ones as we are playful in our relationships. Neuroscience supports the old theory that laughter really is the best medicine

Being Playful is often a huge mind-set shift for people. We tend to be more restricted by our past experiences, than being optimistic about our future because we don’t see ourselves as a work in progress. What we don't realise is that our brain is most agile when we approach life seeing ourselves as a work in progress

Re-learning how to be open, to be hopeful about our future, and see everything as a work in progress is supremely important

Choosing to see ourselves as a work in progress, choosing to be optimistic, to be hopeful, is something that all of us can benefit from. It adds a childlike curiosity, a wonder, and an openness to future possibilities

The great news for us and also our loved ones, is that this fun, playful, light-heartedness - combined with a strength and determination to excel - can be picked up. It can be learned

This is truly great news because neuroscience recently confirmed that play is our brain's best way of learning - which Einstein would agree with - given he said,

"Play is the highest form of research"

So how do we be more playful?

Start small, and begin by labelling every misstep, mistake, and failure, as opportunities for progress. Ask yourself, “What can I learn about this situation, what can I learn about my approach, what can I do differently next time?”

You will be surprised how this changes your mind-set, and releases you to change, grow, and enjoy the opportunities that lie ahead

Because Being Playful is so important, yet so many of us have forgotten how to play as adults, we decided to share the research and learning that Jo my co-founder applies in her coaching practice, and have called it Being Playful. We will share the most useful and most practical tips and tools for you to relearn and pick up how to be playful in our Being Playful Upskill (our name for a course)

Being Playful is about having a childlike curiosity, a childlike determination, a childlike wonder at what is possible, a childlike belief in your ability to thrive, a childlike openness to adventure, and a childlike ability to enjoy the ride

Let's put down being so serious and pick up being playful!

Discover more about our Being Playful Upskill (our name for a course)  HERE