The Untapped Power of Play
An article written by Lesley Chimezie Nwankwo We live in a time where everything and everyone is moving at lightening speed and everything is far becoming digitised . In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for fun or play. We get so encumbered with responsibilities that the concept of play gets easily overlooked or dismissed as an exclusive reserve for children. However, the power of play transcends childhood games. In fact they hold immense potentials that could enrich our lives even as adults. Good old organic play has the power to positively impact various facets of our lives. Including our physical health, mental well-being, intellectual acuity and emotional development. Ø The Science of Play Scientifically, researches have shown that playful behaviours have positive effects on the brain. It enhances cognitive abilities. According to a research done using animals, (Barros et Al 2019), it wa