Mindfulness
fromFast Company
4 days agoHow to reclaim play at work and in life
Playfulness is a courageous, authentic way to engage life that widens thinking, eases pressure, and strengthens connection through everyday moments.
I used to save my favorite clothes for a version of my life that never showed up. The blazer stayed in my closet because it felt "too professional" for a normal day. The heels were waiting for a dinner I'd yet to be invited to. The earrings were longing for an occasion that felt important enough to justify wearing them. Meanwhile, I wore the same outfits on repeat - to work, to run errands, to all the places where my actual life was happening.