{"product_id":"play-2","title":"Play","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to reconnect with the child in you and unlock the transformative power of play to live a more joyful life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan you remember the utter delight of playing chase in the park, flying a kite in the summer breeze, or sinking your hands into a box of paints? As children, playing is how we make sense of the world and our place in it. Why then, as adults, do we forget how to play?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on over twenty years of neuroscientific research, psychotherapist Joanna Fortune has discovered that play is the key to living a happier and more meaningful life. She shares the social, emotional, and physical health benefits of why it''s so good for us, including how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-       Practice micro moments of joy to boost positive mood\u003cbr\u003e-       Embrace wonderment to help unlock creativity and problem solving\u003cbr\u003e-       Find the fun in your everyday to alleviate stress\u003cbr\u003e-       Use storytelling to heal from trauma and find emotional resilience \u003cbr\u003e-       Nurture a holiday state of mind to rest your brain and recharge  \u003cbr\u003e-       Utilise simple techniques to repair and strengthen relationships\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the first blissful sip of freshly brewed coffee to an immune-boosting good laugh with close friends, this ground-breaking book shows how play is rooted in our daily experiences. With helpful insights, tips, and exercises, you''ll discover the tiny changes that will revolutionise your life and why you''re never too old for play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFans of \u003ci\u003eAtomic Habits\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSolve for Happy\u003c\/i\u003e will love \u003ci\u003eWhy We Play\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead what everyone is saying about \u003ci\u003eWhy We Play\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eBrilliant\u003c\/b\u003e... joyful and transformative.'' Stefanie Preissner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eI absolutely adore this book and it was a such a treat to read\u003c\/b\u003e.'' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''The author does a tremendous job at collating scientific data... \u003cb\u003eI am amazed at the writing\u003c\/b\u003e, it did not lag or lacked any substance. \u003cb\u003eAmazing!\u003c\/b\u003e'' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eI loved the mixture of scientific research and suggestions on how to play\u003c\/b\u003e... a very accessible read and equally good to read through or just dip into the play suggestions...\u003cb\u003e An excellent and important book that I''d recommend.\u003c\/b\u003e'' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eAn excellent reference guide\u003c\/b\u003e to how we can introduce play and fun into every aspect of our lives, including the workplace where \"a curious mind is a playful mind\". \u003cb\u003eThe exercises are terrific!\u003c\/b\u003e''NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''What I like most about the book are the many exercises you can try to play, either alone or with another person. I really enjoy being silly so some of her exercises already belong to my daily routine. Seeing even more ideas was very inspiring for me... \u003cb\u003eI would recommend this book to everyone who might feel stuck in the seriousness of life and is looking for more joy as part of their daily routine.\u003c\/b\u003e'' \u003ci\u003eVictoria''s Vlog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eA necessary book\u003c\/b\u003e for those aiming to improve their day-to-day lives through something as easy as PLAY!'' Goodreads Reviewer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''A great book...\u003cb\u003e highly recommend\u003c\/b\u003e.'' \u003ci\u003eAngelic Light Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''A great book... The activities are varied, extensive... \u003cb\u003ea book I would 100% recommend to any adult who wants to enjoy life and live their best life\u003c\/b\u003e.'' Goodreads reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57312731169150,"sku":"NW9781909770867","price":9.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781909770867.jpg?v=1778589416","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/play-2","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}