Play: The Cure for Burnout - Rediscovering Playfulness to Avoid Burnout

Discover the power of play as a remedy for burnout in this 14-minute TEDx talk by Acey Holmes at TEDxManitouSprings. Explore the neuroscience behind flow and how it can dramatically improve human performance by over 500%. Learn about Holmes' journey from burnout in the education and healthcare sector to uncovering play's crucial role in catalyzing flow through a cyclical framework accessible to all. Gain insights on rediscovering playfulness to avoid hustle culture and achieve healthy optimal experiences for a fulfilled life. Understand how play enhances learning, creativity, and well-being for both children and adults. Hear from the founder and CEO of BoredLess about designing playful experiences that spark innovation, collaboration, and joy in professional settings. Note that this talk represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of play, the brain, and flow, and falls outside TED's content guidelines for TEDx events.