If you feel the pace of change accelerating from week to week, you’re not alone. We all feel the constant pressure to adapt to new technologies and take advantage of cool new AI opportunities. Today, we’re going to talk about something that can help us build the resilience we need not only to survive but to thrive: play.

Yes, play—in the sense of recreation, games, and fun social interaction. While it may seem counterintuitive during extremely busy times, research has shown that play has immense benefits for our well-being and performance, especially under stress. Play helps put our minds in a flow state, reduce negative emotions, and unleash creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills. Group games strengthen workplace cohesion and improve collaboration, communication, and mutual support during difficult times.

Play also gives you the opportunity to temporarily detach from work demands and recharge your batteries. This prevents burnout and allows us to regain a balance between work and life. When we take time to rest and play, we’re much better able to meet challenges and lead our teams through change. Watch or listen to the video, available with subtitles in 9 languages, and tell us your opinion!