Four Benefits from Scheduling Play Time

July 10th, 2008          Email This Post        Print This Post

You set time for work, but did you do the same for play?
When I refer to work, I don’t just mean your job but all things that aren’t done just for fun.
Usually, you end up spending more time working than scheduled. Things come up, deadlines have to be met, or you just get so caught up in the work you don’t end up with play at all.
So schedule your play time now, and get there benefits:

1. You can be positive that life isn’t all work. Work is only a part of your life, you have play scheduled! If you only have work scheduled, then life can seem like all spinach and no dessert. Even I like dessert.
2. Play recharges your batteries. When you get back to work, you can approach it with more energy. When you know that you have play interrupting the work week, its much easier to stay energetic and excited!
3. You form a positive feedback loop. It may seem like a paradox, but the better you play, the better you can work. When you finish your work and get to your play, you will be able to enjoy it because you put in time working. When you get back to work, you can approach it with more energy, which leads to enjoying your play even more – a very positive feedback loop! Scheduling your play FIRST, and make sure you stick to it. Yeah, I am asking you to stick to a schedule of play!
4. You get subconscious problem solving. When you get your mind off a topic and relax, your subconscious gets to work on whatever was bothering you. Your best ideas for work may come up while playing!

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