As our world gets busier, we are inundated with the complexities of life, and as we grow up, we forget to play and have fun. Life Lessons from a Bouncing Ball is a much-needed reminder that play is not just for kids. Apart from stimulating joy and enhancing relaxation, play boosts our creativity and imagination and positively impacts our relationships and personal success.The importance of play for children is well documented. Now researchers have turned their attention to its possible benefits for adults. What they’re finding is that play isn’t just about having fun; it can also be an important means of reducing stress and enhancing our overall well-being.At work, Play has been found to speed up learning, enhance productivity and increase job satisfaction; and at home, playing together, like going to a movie or a concert, can enhance bonding and communication.Lynn Barnett, Professor of Recreation, Sports and Tourism, University of Illinois.Hard work brings success, and so does play! In this book, you’ll discover:Why play is the new work.How play can reinvigorate your imaginationHow to use clichés to increase productivityThe most overlooked quintessential principles for personal success14 unsuspecting principles hiding in plain sightHow to boost confidence and creativity by embracing the inner childHow to skip the race and still win.Personal success is subjective and ever-changing. You can learn lessons through play even if you think you don’t know how to play. The strategies are creative and can be adapted, even if you are playing alone. After reading this book, you’ll never look at Play in the same way again.
