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Episode 312: How To Play As An Adult + The 7 Properties of Play
Episode 312

Episode 312: How To Play As An Adult + The 7 Properties of Play

I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD

July 21, 202528m 47s

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In Episode 312: How To Play As An Adult + The 7 Properties of Play, You Will Discover:
  • Why play is important for adults, not just children
  • How play is a powerful tool for regulating and supporting your ADHD brain for greater resilience, focus, and effectiveness overall
  • The 7 properties of genuine play and how to identify what counts as play for YOU
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Chapter Outline
  • 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Play for Adults
  • 00:51 Challenging Perceptions of Play
  • 02:30 The Benefits of Play for ADHD Brains
  • 05:07 Regulating the Nervous System Through Play
  • 06:59 Strengthening Executive Functions with Play
  • 07:39 Experiencing Joy and Lightness Through Play
  • 09:53 Identifying True Play: Dr. Stewart Brown's Seven Properties
  • 15:50 Personal Examples of Play
  • 23:15 How to Rediscover Play

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