Download - Unleash Your Play Brain
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Outdated View of Human Intelligence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