Think Less, Play More
by Tavia Avila
Originally published at San Francisco Bay Area Moms.
“Our brains are our biggest liars.” — Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Shawn Smith
I recently interviewed Licensed Marriage Family Therapist Shawn Smith on my Connection & Prevention show with Tavia Avila. When I asked Shawn for tips on tending to our mental health and overall well-being, he said, “Our brains are our biggest liars,” and encouraged people to get out of their heads. My response was this is BRILLIANT!
I often encourage my clients (and myself!) to spend less time pondering and more time having fun and engaging in therapeutic practices when they feel flooded with thoughts or are trying to make big decisions. Studies have shown that being playful not only helps our youth manage stress, but also adults.
