The Power Of Play [& NOT Power Play]

The Power Of Play [& NOT Power Play]

I am NOT into play of words BUT how often do we hear adults [oh oh, do I hear POLITICIANS?] getting involved in POWER PLAY?  BUT before we unconsciously veer into the worldly world of politics, let's get back on track for today wherein it's The Power Of Play [& NOT Power Play].  Meaning, we need to drill-down why we ADULTS are encouraged to get into PLAY, all because of the POWER of PLAY💥💥💥

BUT WHAT's reality though? In our frenetic and hectic daily lives, many of us [in fact, MOST of us] focus so heavily on work, business and family commitments such that we NEVER seem to have time for pure FUN.  Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we seemed tp have stopped PLAYING.  WHEN we carve out some leisure time, we're more likely to zone out in front of the TV, computer or smart phone devices than engage in FUN, rejuvenating PLAY like we did as children.  BUT PLAY is NOT just essential for kids💦💦💦

It should NOT be a steep mountain to climb to convince us adults that PLAY is an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.  WHETHER it is PLAYING with your romantic partner, your friends, your co-workers, pets and children is a sure [and FUN] way to fuel your imagination, creativity, and even your problem-solving abilities and emotional well-being as well.  Adult PLAY is a time to forget about work and commitments and to be social in an unstructured , creative way.  This explains why, in our organization, since Day-1 [when I joined about thirteen years ago till to date], in our teambuilding initiatives, FUN kicks in at the start till the event wraps up✅✅✅

Let's admit it.  ADULT PLAY is a time to to forget about work and commitments, and to be social in an unstructured, creative way.  In fact, as we speak now, my calendar shows that tomorrow, our team will be having our quarterly teambuilding at a Karaoke Place.  Call that event anything but you CAN'T take away FUN from that teambuilding.  In fact, a simple PLAY could be like simply goofing off with friends, sharing jokes with a coworker, throwing a frisbee on the beach, dressing up on Halloween😍😍😍

Our takeaway:  While we always tagged PLAY for children, it is also beneficial for people of ALL ages.  PLAY can add joy to life, relieve stress, supercharge learning, and connect you to others and the world around you.  PLAY can also make work MORE productive and pleasurable.  Are you aware as to why the office environment layouts and structures of successful organizations feature more homely and casual tones like HOT SEATS, NO physical dividers OR divisions between desks, with an office pantry just a few steps away?  It's because this adds to the PLAYFUL nature to soften up the rigidness of an office environment.  So dude, this is the POWER OF PLAY❗❗❗