The Power of Play: How to Unlock Your Inner Child and Boost Your Creativity

Peter Stefanyszyn
3 min readFeb 17, 2023
Photo by Senjuti Kundu on Unsplash

As a kid I loved playing with legos, I could play for hours building open cities and incorporating my GI Joe’s huge action pack scenarios and forgetting about the world around me, simply getting lost in the moment. There was something about taking this silly play time that made my imagination soar — I felt completely alive and energized after a long day of school and homework this was exactly what I needed.

These days, playtime has become a far-off memory — yet its power of it is still within reach. In the past often wondered if being an adult simply going through life’s motions, the unpredictable nature of parenting, and the fast-paced world we live in had taken away my opportunity to access the power of play.

But as my curiosity persisted, I decided to dig a little deeper and explore the concept of playtime in more detail and what it means for me.

What I found was something extraordinary: play, it turns out, is one of the most creative tools we have — and it’s available to anyone with an open mind and a willingness to let go. By this, I don’t mean going out to play video games all day, but taking time every day to do something enjoyable and creative, even small things like drawing, writing a story or heck even designing a 3D-printed iron man suit(on my bucket list) can have the same effect. By unlocking your inner child creativity can be unlocked from within.

The power of play is an amazing thing — there’s no better way to connect with yourself and relieve stress than by allowing yourself to simply let go and play. It also teaches us important skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and how to think outside the box. Plus, it just feels good — playing helps us stay young and brings joy into our lives.

So how does one access the power of play you may be asking? Start by setting aside at least 10 minutes each day for “you time”. Explore activities you find fun and engaging — painting, cooking, or even gardening. The key is to create an environment where you can be creative without any pressure or expectations.

The power of play isn’t just for kids either — adults can benefit from it too. We don’t have to forget our childhood dreams and passions in order to become successful; it’s possible to integrate them into our lives as adults and make a lucrative career out of something we love. By accessing the power of play, we can reconnect with our inner child and unlock creativity in ways that weren’t possible before. Take some designers, writers,s or even public speakers, for instance, they merely shifted the way they work and allow themselves to have fun with what they’re doing.

Look at it this way, you have one life and in this life, you have the opportunity to explore and see what works for you. So why not give different things a try and detect yourself from the 9 to 5 grind for a little? I promise it’ll be worth it!😉 Don’t forget, playing unlocks creativity from within and can even make your career more satisfying. What are you waiting for? Get out there and start playing! 😁🤩

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Thanks for reading. Until next time!

Peter

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Peter Stefanyszyn
Peter Stefanyszyn

Written by Peter Stefanyszyn

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