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Podcast: Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Anxiety
Episode: 406 - 3 Reasons Why Play Might Be the Most Productive Thing You’ll Do This Week
Description: What if the thing you’re missing isn’t more discipline — it’s more play?Not structured play.Not “fun time” on your calendar.Not something productive or Pinterest-worthy.Real play.Pointless, joyful, silly, inefficient play.In this episode, we unpack:✔️ Why a lack of play quietly fuels anxiety, irritability, and burnout✔️ The neuroscience of how play expands creativity, resilience, and emotional regulation✔️ How play restores executive function — the part of your brain responsible for decision-making and focus✔️ Simple ways to bring play back into your life (even if you feel di...