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Adults need to play too. 3 ways to be more playful everyday

By Lauren Tippetts, KSL | Posted - Sept. 23, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.

 
You're dragging. You just want your pillow and a good book, but new research shows maybe what you need is to play.

You're dragging. You just want your pillow and a good book, but new research shows maybe what you need is to play.(stock.adobe.com)

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SALT LAKE CITY — You're dragging. You just want your pillow and a good book, but new research shows maybe what you need is to play.

Author and speaker Connie Sokol shared the research and gave three life moments where you can be more playful.

Be Playful in the Moment

Play At Their Level

Schedule Your Playfulness

_Find more advice from Connie on Instagram, @connie_sokol, or at conniesokol.com._

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