Play Time
Posted on September 24th, 2008 by Devin
When is the last time you played like a child? There is something about being silly (within reason) and carefree that can serve as a nice distraction from daily burdens. The next time you need to relax or unwind a little, try one of the following “kid” activities:
- Draw a picture of somewhere you want to go, or a wish you have.
- Find a playground and go on the swings, close your eyes as you feel yourself being rocked back and forth as you swing.
- Wish on a star.
- Lay down on the ground and find shapes in the clouds.
- Buy some comfy sleeper pajamas for the winter, the kind with feet in them.
- Sing.
- Read a children’s book.
- Buy some Oreos, stack 3 on top of each other, dunk them in milk and eat them.
Your suggestions remind adults how important it is to reconnect with their inner child. Statistics reveal children laugh on average 100X per day while adults tend to laugh less than ten. Childre are far less tense and this rleates in part to taking things less seriously. Adults can learn a lot from children.
That’s a great stat, Liara. Thanks for visiting again!
Your site is soooo good for me! This is beautiful, and your other posts are so soothing and helpful. Great reminders.
Thanks!
Cyndi
Thank you for the kind words, Cyndi. Take care, and please visit again.
Great post. I felt relaxed just reading it. Wish you were my therapist!!!
Thanks for that, Svara. Take care!