During our childhood we had a lot of time to play but now, as adults, we may have almost forgotten how to do it. Those with small children or grandchildren can rediscover the game thanks to their company. But those who do not have this possibility can start again to introduce games or other typical childhood activities in their days.
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In childhood we had a lot of time for play but now, as adults, we may have almost forgotten how to do it. Those with small children or grandchildren can rediscover the game thanks to their company. But those who do not have this possibility can start again to introduce games or other typical childhood activities in their days.
True, we usually have little time available, but we could try to carve out half an hour once or twice a week to rediscover how much fun it is to play, alone and especially in company.
Getting closer to the game helps us to find ours inner child, who lives within us and who always wants to smile, be happy and have fun. After all, we just have to listen to her voice and follow her instructions to bring a touch of lightness back into our days.
Start playing again it's relaxing and stimulates our creativity. Calm the mind and help the body overcome stress. Here are some tips to bring gaming back into our daily lives, even when our days are hectic and busy.
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To color
Coloring is an art and is good for both adults and children. We can decide to make a drawing on a simple sheet of paper and color it with crayons or markers or we can start from a ready-made drawing to color. There are really numerous resources - online and offline - from this point of view. In the bookstore the people are depopulated coloring book with mandalas and other artistic drawings, all dedicated to those who are no longer a child but want to discover the beauty and benefits of art therapy and the feeling of relaxation that a simple activity based on shapes and colors can give.
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Playing sports and playing with friends
How long have you not played hide and seek or don't practice one team sports? Perhaps in the past you were part of a football or volleyball team and when you were a child this type of activity filled a good part of your life with satisfaction. And now? You can start playing and playing sports again. It is never late to feel young and to regain physical shape, but also to have fun and smile in company.
Creativity and artistic projects
If we feel creative, we try to give more space to this great passion of ours. We can start from jobs dedicated to creative recycling or make home decorations based on the time of year we are living in, from Christmas decorations to birthday swags, to crafts with fallen leaves in the fall. We cut out, knead, shape, paint or engage in any other creative activity that reminds us of childhood and helps us live better.
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Inventing and telling fairy tales
As soon as you get the chance, come up with one bedtime story to tell your children or, simply, tell a story designed just for you, write it on a piece of paper and maybe illustrate it. You could re-read it over time and then enrich it as you like. It will be a fantastic adventure and, story after story, you will come to create a beautiful collection of short stories.
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Perhaps you too remember the afternoons you spent as children busy with board and parlor games in the company of friends. The suggestion is to propose to your old friends or your family the organization of an evening entirely dedicated to gaming. You could rediscover a fun that you have forgotten over time.
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Would you like to start playing again even if you are now 'grown up'?
Marta Albè
Photo source: Cafemom
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