Unleash Your Play BrainPlay your way towards a happier adulthood

with Portia Tung

Play for Life

As a play seeker/play skeptic*I need ideas on how to play moreSo that we can all live happily ever after.

Success Criteria[ ] I have a working knowledge of play[ ] I can explain the importance of play[ ] I have one or more ideas to play more[ ] I’ve had fun!

* You choose

Welcome to the Play Assessment…

“Play or Nay!”

Play or Nay?

Play or Nay?

Play or Nay?

Play or Nay?

Play or Nay?

Play or Nay?

Computer says…

Play on!

Part 1: Play

Part 1: PlayPart 2: Brain

Part 1: PlayPart 2: Brain

Part 3: Future

Part 1: Play

Most common questions askedWhy should I play?

Do I have permission to play?

Seemingly purposelessVoluntary

Inherent attractionTime flies by

Reduces sense of self-consciousnessPotential for improvisation

Desire to keep going

Stuart Brown M.D.,Founder of the National Institute of Play

Play is…

Why play?Shapes an organism’s brainMakes animals smarter and more adaptableEnables us to sustain social relationships Fuels creativity and innovation

When was the last time you played?

The XP Game - Boston, Summer 2010www.xpgame.be by Pascal Van Cauwenberghe and Vera Peeters

When was the last time you played ……at work?

Play Seeker or Play Skeptic?

low high

low

high

KNOWHOW

DESIRE

[3]Can play

Won’t play

[1]Can play

Want to play

[4]Can’t playWon’t play

[2]Can’t play

Want to play

Play Seeker Play Skeptic Quadrant by Portia Tung

What’s the opposite of play?

The Opposite of Play

Play

Creativity & Innovation

Invention Growth

Work

Purpose Competence

Play as described in “Play“ by Stuart Brown, M.D, with Christopher Vaughan© 2010 Penguin Books Ltd

[3]Can play

Won’t play

[1]Can play

Want to play

[4]Can’t playWon’t play

[2]Can’t play

Want to play

Depression

Doodle Time!

Why should adults play?Breaks down barriers between peopleOpens the mind to enable learningOpens the heart to create a connectionSource of joySource of hope

5 – 10 mins of play per day1 day of play lasts up to a weekLittle and often

Your Recommended Daily Amount of Play

Part 2: Brain

The Psychological Mind

“The Chimp Paradox” by Prof Steve Peterswww.chimpmanagement.com

Tell us about your favourite childhood toy

Play with Your Chimp

Outdated View of Human Intelligence

1825

Meta-Intelligence of Human Intelligence

P l a y I n t e l l i g e n c e

Lifelong Learning

Understanding

The Play Process Model by Scott Eberle, VP for interpretation at the Strong Museum of Play in New York

Anticipation

“The Curiosity Carousel” by Portia Tungwww.theschoolofplay.org

Surprise Pleasure

Mastery Poise

Part 3: Future

Your Play Future

Suppose tonight, while you slept, a miracle occurred.

When you awake tomorrow, what would be some of the things you would notice that would tell you that your life had suddenly become more playful?

Adaption of the Miracle Question by Steve de Shazer & Insoo Kim Berg,Developers of Solution Focused Therapy

Play for Your Life

• Opposite of Play == Depression• RDA Play 10-15 minutes a day• Play with your chimp• Play more at home and at work• Develop your play intelligence

little and often• All play!

Play Treasure Trove

Ted talks:Play is more than just fun by Dr Stuart BrownHow Schools Kill Creativity by Ken RobinsonEnterprise Gardening by Portia Tung

More videos:http://www.playwales.org.uk/eng/rightoplayThe Power of Play: Making Good Teams Great by Portia Tung

The School of Playwww.theschoolofplay.org

@tsoplay

Play for Life

As a play seeker/play skeptic*I need ideas on how to play moreSo that we can all live happily ever after.

Success Criteria[ ] I have a working knowledge of play[ ] I can explain the importance of play[ ] I have one or more ideas to play more[ ] I’ve had fun!

* You choose

Thanks for playing!

Agile Coach, Storyteller & Founder of The School of PlayBlog: www.selfishprogramming.org | Twitter: @portiatung

Project: www.theschoolofplay.org | @tsoplay