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🍋 What’s your Power Play when things go sour?
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I just celebrated my birthday, and true to my wanderer soul, I chased every playful whim, Reader. There was a vintage roller coaster, a saltwater soak in the mountains, and frolicking through Boulder with Italian food and a spark of spontaneity. It reminded me how energizing it is to choose play — even in the in-between, imperfect, or unpredictable moments. If you caught my last message, I talked about breaking out of your perception box — that mental framework that quietly shapes how you interpret what’s happening around you. Recently, I came across a concept that’s all about shifting that box. It’s called lemonading. Not the drink (though, sure I love a refreshing beverage). It might look like turning a canceled meeting into a walk in the sun… Laughing when your travel plans fall apart… Or turning something you really don’t want to do into a game, like racing a timer, making it a team effort, or adding music. Researchers at the University of Oregon studied lemonading during the height of COVID. They found that people who practiced it experienced: 🍋 More joy on the daily It doesn’t mean bypassing or faking positivity. I love the idea that a small shift in how we meet a moment can change the whole experience of it. Lemonading is a shift. 👉 What Power Play could you reach for next time things go sour—something you can pull out in the moment, before the spiral sets in? |
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As a creator and embodiment practitioner, I offer high achieving women leaders somatic play for resilience, work-life success, and moving beyond burnout to thrive in mind-body-spirit. Start Setting Your Default to Play—check out the tools I have below and sign up for my e-news for more inspiration and updates!
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