The Psychology and benefits of Play...

Happy Halloween...and just in time, as today we take a look at the Psychology of Play!

Do you consider yourself to be playful?  Do you like to play..and if so what does that look like for you?

Maybe it's as simple as playing a board game or another game or sport which has rules and outcomes, or maybe you like to be more playful versus playing actual games?  Again, what does this look like for you and whether you do or you don't like to be playful, have you ever asked yourself why?  What do I get from playing and is there actually any benefit to this tom-foolery?

Well, play is not just a fundamental  part of how we do things here at APE Model - as you may have noticed - but it's a part of the A.P.E Model itself.  In fact we devote an entire module to in the Evolve section of the model (see below).  But why you might ask?  Why is play so important?

In today's video I delve into 4 of the benefits of play, there are more of course but these 4 should be enough to make you ponder and consider for yourself if you'd like to be more playful in your own life and if you do what it can do for you in your own evolution?

So, let's get stuck in...

So, what will you be taking on that's playful this week?  If you already consider yourself to be playful I'd love to hear about what playful things you do and what the perceived benefits are to you?

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A.P.E Car Disc-e-oke: This week..Psychologists!

I'm so excited to bring you this week's blog, which is APE Model's first Car Disc-e-oke!

YAAAYYYY!  Can you tell I'm excited?

This will be the first of many interviews and Disc-e-okes that you'll see, which are all about hearing from apes who are out there 'thinking differently', as the strap-line goes, as well as illustrating parts of the model itself.

These interviews will undoubtedly allow you to learn new things that I hope will inspire you and encourage you to take on new things yourself...or of course, just make you giggle...which is oh so good for the soul.

How apt that we begin the series this week with Psychologists, as this is my own profession as the founder of APE Model, and I just happen to know that there is so much to learn here, especially from these two amazing people.

So who are they?

They are the super-duper Professor Alex Sumich, and the incandescent Dr Claire Bloxham.  In the interview Alex and Claire tell us all about why they both entered the Psychology profession (spoiler - for one of them it had something to do with Ghostbusters!)..they then go on to tell us about the roles they have held, which include working in academia and also psychotherapy.

We also end up having a fascinating conversation all about depression and anxiety and discuss the most up to date research in the area and all this amongst laughing, and an attempt to sing a few songs in-between.

Without further ado...

**stay tuned for the outtakes!**

I hope you enjoyed watching this first Car Disc-e-oke as much as we enjoyed filming it. I'd also love to know what you've taken away from this interview, so please do comment below or email me with any questions at info@apeathy.com

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Why breaking your routine is vital for your brain function...

Do you have a daily routine?

What is it?  Do you try and get up at the same time every day?  Do you eat the same breakfast and maybe walk to work in the same direction taking the same streets eventually stopping off to get the same coffee order from the same coffee shop on the way?

Likewise, when is the last time you broke that routine?  And when you broke that routine how did it feel?  Scary?  A bit exciting, maybe just a bit fresher than the norm?

Well, it just so happens that breaking your normal routine is a great mood booster.  Not only can breaking the daily-grind positively impact your general feeling of happiness and wellbeing, but the impact it has on brain function, especially as we age, is  huge.

In today's blog I take a look at what breaking your routine can do for you and how just by making these small tweaks you can really add a big fat dose of goodness to your life...

Of course I’d also love to hear from you.  Have you ever made small tweaks to your day but noticed a big impact?  Maybe you've taken up a new hobby or done something daredevil and exciting that made you feel alive, motivated or excited about the future?  If so we'd love to hear about it.

 Let us know down below in the comments or of course if you have any questions please just send them along to info@apeathy.com

Also, if you’d like to be the first to find out about all things APE, then of course click HERE to be taken to the link here to sign up for email updates which include a link to the new video in your inbox every week, as well as being the first to find out about new events, courses and programmes!

 Also, to keep the APE dialogue going and to meet other like-minded apes then come over and join us on Facebook by Clicking HERE.  Cant wait to see you!