The power of play

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Written By Eben Rogers

When we think of play, we often picture children running, laughing, building forts, or making up imaginary worlds. But play isn’t just a childhood pastime. Play is healthy for adults, too. Doing things just for fun, not for achievement, can have beneficial effects on our mental and emotional health.

For many of us, play helps reduce stress, spark creativity, and improve problem-solving. It can strengthen relationships by building joy. It can boost resilience by allowing us to shift out of a hyper-focused, high-pressure mindset into a space of curiosity and spontaneity.

Play might look like:

  • Drawing or painting with no goal in mind

  • Playing a board game or puzzle

  • Playing an instrument “just because”

  • Baking or cooking for fun

In a world that often measures worth by productivity, play can be a gentle rebellion to the norm of constant action. It says: I deserve joy. I am more than my to-do list. I am allowed to explore and delight in the moment.

Eben Rogers https://Www.laketahoelogcabin.com
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