Terrific post, Erin.  Some people spend more time at work than they do at home (if you don't count sleeping), so why not make it a place we feel happy, connected and purposeful?

Since you asked, I'd add PLAY!  Play recharges our brain, releases endorphins (good brain chemicals) and allows us to be "in the moment" which also opens the door for creativity and innovative thinking ...

Simple things we can do in just a few minutes to recharge with play:
1. Hopscotch (chalk is cheap and its fun to see the CEO hop around on one foot)
2. Volleyball (who needs a net? there is another use for baling twine) - indoors over cubicles works, too.
3. Karaoke (without alcohol is just entertaining)
4. An impromptu talent show (remember 7th grade?)
5. Pinball - the good old fashioned noisy pinball machine in the break room (and of course you MUST keep score!)

How do you play at work?

Thanks for the terrific post!

Christina Haxton, MA LMFT
Leadership Speaker, Author &amp; Consultant
Sustainable Leadership, Inc.
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