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b'Just a couple days ago on the 4th of July, I was able to take a WHOLE day just for PLAY with friends \\u2013 no writing, no meetings, no worries \\u2013 celebrating America\\u2019s birthday. And while initially I felt as though it may stress me out more (I am on a book deadline), I couldn\\u2019t have been MORE wrong.\\n Today I feel energized, more creative and honestly like I just drank about 10 straight shots of espresso (OK, let\\u2019s not get too crazy). I realized that the play is actually equally as (if not more) important as the writing, creating programs, podcasts etc.\\n \\u201cThe play IS the work.\\u201d\\n It can be a bit confusing at first because while you\\u2019re \\u201cplaying,\\u201d it doesn\\u2019t feel as though you\\u2019re being productive. But I assure you, you are! It\\u2019s especially beneficial when you feel as though you\\u2019ve hit a creativity rut.\\n \\u201cThe play is productive. The play is important. The play is creative. The play is freedom. The play is expansion. The play is real connection.\\u201d\\n After you\\u2019ve taken the time, you\\u2019re able to come back with a fresh perspective \\u2013 new eyes. Ideas abound and the world just seems\\u2026better. Am I right?\\n \\u201cPersonally, when I play and try new things, I have so much more to say.\\u201d\\n Anyone else? You\\u2019re always up-to-date and relevant because you\\u2019re constantly thinking of new things and connecting. What would it look like for you to plan some sort of play into every week? Please share \\u2013 I would love to hear all about it!\\n In This Episode You Will Hear About: Adding more play into your week\\n Ridding yourself of creativity blocks\\n Finding fresh perspective\\n Connection\\n Resources: The Bliss Habit 12-Week eCourse: TheBlissHabit.com\\n Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.'