
346: Do you understand your personal play identity?
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💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Acey Holmes.
Acey Holmes is the founder of BoredLess, this week she discusses the importance of play for adults and its impact on social connection, work culture, and personal well-being. She addresses the myth that play is only for children and emphasizes the benefits of play across the lifespan. Acey shares insights on playful work design, non-cringy icebreakers, and the concept of personal play identities. She provides practical advice for incorporating play into daily life and highlights the significance of unstructured free play for children.
🎙️Take this episode further and learn more about our guest and explore her non-cringey questions:
https://playfulworkdesign.com/about
https://playfulworkdesign.com/blog/non-cringey-questions-to-start-meetings
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