How Play Boosts Your Creativity and Resilience | Katina Bajaj | TED (Level 1)

Many people think play is only for children. But a scientist who studied creativity says play is important for adults too. As a child, she also thought play had to be perfect. Later, she learned that play is doing something without knowing the result. It is not about being perfect. Many adults have stopped playing. About 70 percent do not play. This is a problem because it can cause stress and burnout. The good news is that anyone can play again. You can play at work by letting your mind wander. You can play before sleep by making things without plans. You can play in public by joining others who are having fun. Play helps us feel alive and connected. It is part of being human.