“Play is the highest form of research.” –Albert Einstein

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” –George Bernard Shaw:

“Nothing lights up a child’s brain like play.” Dr. Stewart Brown

If we don’t play, we become dull. But if all we do is play, we become the toy we’re playing with.

In this solosode, Wendie discusses the need to engage in “adult play” and some ideas on how to do so with the tools and gadgets right in your own home!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-The effects of not engaging in play, and too much play…02:30

-Wendie’s challenge to you to engage in intentional play…06:40

-Seek out a “play partner”…09:08

-Biochemistry effects of engaging in play…13:45

-Building community through fun activities…17:41

-How play boosts creativity and productivity…19:06

-Being intentional with playtime sets you up for success…23:33

-How play relates to anti-aging and growing old gracefully…27:17

Related Topic: Healthy Immune System Boosters

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To learn more and for free resources go to www.wendiepett.com. If you haven’t listened to the Introduction and the first 5 episodes of the Visibly Fit Podcast make sure you do. You will find encouragement in knowing that achieving Visibly Fit is actually within REACH. You can download the worksheets at www.wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast