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Another reason to play today – playing with your child might make you happier

The book Flow: The Psychology of Happiness by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi was published in 2002.^[1] Since its publication finding ways to achieve flow has been the focus of research in everything from sport to workplace performance, and recently in parenting.

Flow is achieved when you’re fully involved in what you’re doing, to the point where you don’t notice time passing. Activities where you experience flow feel good!

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Rediscover what it really means to have fun

Given how hectic your life is, it may seem as though having fun is the last thing on your priority list. In this TED Talk, science journalist Catherine Price explores the meaning and importance of having fun. It might inspire you to spend 12 minutes removing yourself from the bustle of daily life and concentrate on fun – your fun.

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Another reason to play today – playing with your child might make you happier

The book Flow: The Psychology of Happiness by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi was published in 2002.^[1] Since its publication finding ways to achieve flow has been the focus of research in everything from sport to workplace performance, and recently in parenting.

Rediscover what it really means to have fun

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Another reason to play today – playing with your child might make you happier

The book Flow: The Psychology of Happiness by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi was published in 2002.[1] Since its publication finding ways to achieve flow has been the focus of research in everything from sport to workplace performance, and recently in parenting.

Rediscover what it really means to have fun

The book Flow: The Psychology of Happiness by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi was published in 2002.^[1] Since its publication finding ways to achieve flow has been the focus of research in everything from sport to workplace performance, and recently in parenting.