Play is such a huge part of growing up, but just because you get older does not mean the playing has to stop. It’s not some magical, special activity reserved for children. It is part of being a human.

When we become adults we lose our sense of playfulness. We become serious, and too sensible to play. We are told that playing is for children, and we become out of sync with our natural desire to play. We lose contact with our inner child. We forget how to have fun.

This is where it all goes wrong! Play can be incorporated into so many areas of your life, and by doing so you don’t only enjoy each task more, but you become happier and tap into the incredible power of creativity.

Creativity is a direct result of play. Play can help you come up with ideas, solve problems, gain perspective and be fully present in the present moment.

Challenge yourself to play today, and everyday. Don’t think about it, just do it. Unleash your creativity. Invent some games, throw some paint around, buy an instrument.

Allow yourself to be really bad at something, and enjoy being bad. Play with your new toy, and have fun with your playfulness.

Your only goal is to feel joy.