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The playful way : creativity, connection, and joy through everyday moments of play / Piera Gelardi.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gelardi, Piera, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Play--Psychological aspects.
- Play.
- Self-actualization (Psychology).
- Genre:
- Self-help publications.
- Physical Description:
- 186 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Other Title:
- Creativity, connection, and joy through everyday moments of play
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2026]
- Summary:
- "Play can help you navigate life with more creativity, resilience, and joy--entrepreneur Piera Gelardi offers simple practices to shift from the Pressured Way to the Playful Way. Somewhere along the way to adulthood, we learn that play is childish and something to outgrow. When we deny our playfulness and treat it as a luxury or a reward, we feel zapped and disconnected, wondering why nothing feels fun anymore. There's another way. Creative entrepreneur Piera Gelardi shows how to shift from the Pressured Way to the Playful Way--from forcing to flowing. For Gelardi, who has built iconic brands and daring experiences, play is how she makes sense of the world. When burnout and creative block struck, she realized the source was disconnection from play--and returning to it helped her feel alive again. Through stories, research, and practices, you'll quiet inner critics, unlock the eight Powers of Play, and move through life with more ease, energy, and creative possibility--building the resilience to navigate challenges and find joy. When you embrace a playful mindset, you don't have to go play. Play comes with you everywhere"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Introduction
- Unzip your serious suit
- Look for pink flamingos
- Practice the playful way
- Strike gold in boredom
- Play with shadows
- Move out of your head
- Renew your wows
- Try it and see
- Don't eat yourself alive!
- Conclusion: The world awaits your playful spirit.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-186).
- Other Format:
- Online version Gelardi, Piera Playful way
- ISBN:
- 9780063416697
- 0063416697
- OCLC:
- 1573154887
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