Life Hack #62: Be Playful
How much is play part of your life as an adult? How often do you take a playful approach to your daily activities?
March 7, 2023
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How much is play part of your life as an adult? How often do you take a playful approach to your daily activities?
How engaged are you typically in things you do in life? How often do you intentionally use your strengths?
How easy is it for you to forgive someone else? How easy is it for you to forgive yourself?
How often do you focus on the small stuff? If there was one small step you could take toward a bigger goal today, what would it be?
What kind of movement do you do on a typical day? Do you generally find movement joyful?
Do you ever pay attention to how much each person talks in your conversations? Have you ever really felt listened to? Chances are, if the answer to the latter question is yes, the 51% Rule for Good Conversations may have played a part.
What’s easier? Naming your weaknesses or naming your strengths? How have your strengths helped you to thrive more in life?
Do you laugh enough? How easy is it for you to find humor as you go about your day?