{"id":26983,"date":"2024-05-10T15:11:27","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T15:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/?p=26983"},"modified":"2025-01-11T17:25:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T23:25:21","slug":"cultivating-playfulness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/cultivating-playfulness\/","title":{"rendered":"CULTIVATING PLAYFULNESS"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-importance-of-play-at-all-ages\">The importance of play at all ages:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play reduces stress and anxiety. Engaging in playful activities releases endorphins which can improve your mood.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play sparks creativity. When we play, we think more freely, explore ideas, and make new connections. This stimulates creative problem solving.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play builds relationships. Sharing laughter and play brings people closer together. Play activities are a fun way for families, friends, couples and coworkers to bond.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play keeps you feeling young and energetic. Playing keeps you engaged, active and feeling vibrant.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-allowing-yourself-to-be-silly\">Allowing yourself to be silly:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t worry about looking foolish. The best part of play is letting go of self-consciousness.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give yourself permission to be childlike. Playful adults hold onto their childlike curiosity, imagination and sense of wonder.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the humor in everyday life. Look for the silly side of mundane situations.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ideas-for-playful-activities\">Ideas for playful activities:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play board games or video games with others\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell jokes and funny stories\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dance around while listening to upbeat music\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in creative arts like painting or playing music\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to comedy shows, improv classes, or take a laughter yoga class\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play with your kids &#8211; their playfulness can rub off!\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-key-is-to-schedule-time-for-play-even-when-you-re-busy-make-playfulness-a-regular-part-of-your-life-to-reap-the-benefits\">The key is to schedule time for play, even when you&#8217;re busy. 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