Play!

Every child, every puppy, every young animal loves to play.  Some of us continue to play throughout our lives...and some of us get wrapped up in school and work and ‘proving’ ourselves and achieving particular goals and taking care of our responsibilities and before we know it, we’re turning fifty -- serious and sullen and stressed out.

Guess what?  Turning fifty is a great time to reacquaint yourself with the delights -- and rewards -- of having fun.

Why play?

* it gives you energy

* it gives you new ideas

* it relieves stress

* it’s a great way to bond with others -- to make new friends or deepen the connections you already

have

* you’ll enjoy your life more

* you’ll be more pleasant to be around

* it’s fun

* it’s good for your body, mind and spirit

Doreen loved making paper mache crafts when she was a kid.  To do so as an adult was a hoot.  Peter was a board game junkie during college.  When he turned fifty, he reacquainted himself with Scrabble, Boggle, Risk and found new board games he enjoys even more.

Activity:  As fast as you can, write down your favorite games and play activities from childhood.

Activity:  As fast as you can, write down your favorite games and play activities from your teens, twenties, thirties and forties.

Activity:  Review your list and circle the items that are most appealing.  Make a point of doing one of them this week.

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