Playfulness

Playfulness is a personality trait. It’s like being handed a magic wand. A person with this trait can charm any situation to their liking. They’re creative, turning boredom into something miraculously interesting. Even regular chores become fun-loving activities. This wand? Always exploring. Always engaging life with humour and curiosity.

In reality though, these days, people have to make conscious efforts to imbibe such traits or rediscover them with a mighty push. And yes, that can be exhausting. But nothing to worry about. Today, let this wand touch each one of you and remind you that this trait is already yours. So, are you ready?

All you need to remember is that playfulness isn’t about being immature. It’s about not taking everything so seriously-seriously all the time. It’s how we unfreeze those parts of us stuck in “adulting mode.” And trust me, growing up doesn’t mean we have to be grim-faced with a to-do list tattooed on our brain. You don’t need a stage for playfulness, just a tiny spark and the will to not act like a robot. Life is fast-paced, sometimes chaotic and painful, and yes, the shudders of loneliness do echo in our hearts. But, all you have to do now, is wave this wand and let some light in. Doors will open.

Playfulness shows up in the smallest, most unpredictable ways. Like when you’re getting ready for something important and your hair just won’t behave. Make a face at your reflection and relax. Or when you’re deep in conversation with friends and a ray of humour sneaks in, you crack a joke at your own expense, and just like that, the mood lifts. It’s laughing mid-chaos because, well, it is funny that no matter how prepared or rehearsed we are, life still catches us off-guard. Time to turn the tables. And no, this isn’t about being reckless or immature. It’s about loosening up. Not being a strict teacher to yourself. When you play, you’re living in the moment. Your brain hops into a quick game of hopscotch. You’re not in what-if mode. You’re here, soaking in life as it is, slightly messy, slightly amazing.

So if today’s been heavy, or even just flat, add a little mischief. Wear odd socks. Sing badly. Wink at your reflection. Laugh at your typo. Slide into your own life with a bit of bounce. Because honestly, this world is already packed with over-work, bills, and unread group chats. A little playfulness won’t fix it all… but it might just make the ride smoother.

And if all else fails, be like your inner kid… eat with your fingers, skip the spoon and let the grown-up in you laugh a little.

#hinabeg