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How to be more playful in everyday life - reclaiming play

How to be more playful in everyday life - reclaiming play

Update: 2025-09-15
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It’s a juicy question, and one I tried to answer in the closing moments of my ‘Think Less, Play More’ workshop at Happy Startup School’s Summercamp. What emerged was good enough, yet could have been clearer - so here’s my attempt to explore and answer aloud.

I share why playfulness isn’t about learning to “do” play, but about subtracting the noise and distractions that cover up our natural capacity to “be” playful. I talk about following aliveness, experimenting with safe ways of play, and discovering your own play “love language.” I offer simple practices too, drawn from improv and embodiment - like slowing down, following the fun, and welcoming everything - as well as poses that help shift you into a more playful state.

This is a conversation about reclaiming what’s already inside you, building range and resilience, and learning to hold life more lightly.

Visit www.chriskenworthy.co.uk/play for a gift eBook on discovering your play love language.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
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How to be more playful in everyday life - reclaiming play

How to be more playful in everyday life - reclaiming play

Chris Kenworthy