August 2022 – Energetic Education

Monthly Archives: August 2022

August 30, 2022

We Don’t Stop Playing Because We Grow Old….

We Don’t Stop Playing Because We Grow Old, We Grow Old Because We Stop Playing!

It’s a simple fact: we stop playing because we grow old. And according to new research, that’s not just a coincidence – it’s the cause and effect. A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology shows that there is a direct correlation between declining playfulness in adulthood and the onset of age-related physical and mental decline.

So what does this mean for us? It’s simple: if we want to stay young, we need to keep playing. Whether it’s playing tag with our kids, kicking a ball around with our friends, or even just taking a few moments each day to have some fun, playfulness is essential to keeping our bodies and minds young. And that’s something we can all benefit from.

This research provides valuable insight into the importance of playfulness in maintaining our health as we age. #HealthIsWealth

August 16, 2022

Positive Education Professional Development Virtual Workshops

We have decided to release another option as the first date didn’t work for everyone.

Join world-renowned presenter Dale Sidebottom from “Jugar Life” and “Energetic Education”, for an action packed three hour virtual teacher workshop focussed on improving your schools well-being and mental health programs for P-12, on the 21st of September.

Workshop Topics:

Building positive relationships through the power of human connection, games and fun in the classroom.

Happiness, its causes and consequences

Emotional literacy activities and ideas to use at home and in school

Emotional regulation/reframing skills

Building Mental Health & well-being in children in the curriculum

Embedding Positive Education into the whole school

Developing the entire student: How to use character strengths to improve engagement, performance and satisfaction
A practical guide to physical literacy in your schools

Educators will be introduced to the Daily PEGG, a framework consisting of Play, Exercise, Gratitude and Giving that will ground your mindset and profoundly impact your life and the lives of those around you. Anyone can use these tools for an individual goal, a family challenge, or to connect teams and workplaces.

Attendees are guaranteed to walk away with best practice actionable ideas for immediate classroom use. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to put their new skills into action with a complete hands-on focus.

Who’s the workshop for?

Classroom and specialist teachers

Physical Education Teachers

Well-being Officers and Directors

Pastoral staff

Head Teachers

Deputy Heads

Teachers & lecturers, both primary and secondary

Boarding staff, including Heads of House

Heads of Year

What attendees have said about the recent online workshops:

“Spending half a day with Dale is akin to the feeling you get an extra pump of chocolate sauce on your sundae. The most positively infectious person I’ve ever met. He didn’t stop smiling for 4 hours straight whilst being challenging at the same time”. Laynton Allen – Managing Director, KidsCo Australia

“Love the energy of Dale; he did an awesome job. This is the best PD I have ever attended”! Lauren Laurenson- AJHS New Zealand

“Loved it. Great content and highly applicable to primary and secondary students.” Jake Carey – Island Christian Academy Hong Kong

“Very fun, engaging and hands-on. Dale was very enthusiastic and had lots of brilliant ideas and games suitable for all”. Tristan Mc – Bangkok Patana College

“Excellent PD especially relevant to our students who are fitness resistant. Class energisers are appropriate for our learning as attention spans are limited. The takeaway resources and membership is incredible”. Gary Pennicott – Glenorchy Primary Tasmania

About Dale Sidebottom:

Dale is a full-time ‘play’ consultant who taps into his 20+ years working in the education and fitness sectors to educate individuals, schools, sporting clubs and corporate organisations globally on the benefits’ adult play’ can have on mental health and well-being.

Dale is the author of All Work No Play, a TEDx speaker and the top-rated ‘Energetic Radio’ podcast. Dale has worked face to face with students, teachers, schools and corporations in over 20 countries around the world.

When:

Online virtually through Zoom.

9:00am to 12:00pm AEST

Wednesday the 21st of September

12:00pm to 3:00pm AEST

Monday the 19th of September

All attendees will get one years full membership to the Fitness Games Zone site value at $99 USD Click HERE to view.

Click HERE to view the online event and secure your place today.

Refund policy

All registrations for tickets are final. No refunds are available, however, tickets may be transferred to another individual if you are unable to attend or credited for a future session.

Regards Dale Sidebottom

August 9, 2022

The One Thing You Wish You Knew When You Were 18

When you’re 18, you think you know everything (well, I did anyway). But there’s always that one thing you wish you could go back and tell your younger self. For some, it’s about love. Others warn against chasing material possessions. The common thread is that these things don’t matter as much as you think they do when you’re young.

What really matters in life is being present, happy and joyful each day. It’s not about what you have or who you’re with, but how you feel in the moment. That’s something that can only be learned with time and experience.

After recording hundreds of podcast episodes over the past six years, this is a question that I ask a lot of my guests. To summarise what I have learnt from some of the brightest and happiest people on earth is quite simple. If we could go back and tell our 18-year-old selves one thing, it would be to focus on the things that truly matter in life. Then we could all be a little bit happier and more present in the moment. Living in the now is a gift; that’s why it’s called the present. Hopefully, you enjoyed these wise words from my brilliant guests on my Energetic Radio Podcast.

August 3, 2022

Active Play and Connection Can Prevent Burnout in Adults

According to a recent study, adults who engage in active play and maintain positive social connections are less likely to experience burnout. The study, which researchers at the University of Missouri conducted, found that adults who reported higher levels of playfulness and social connectedness were less likely to report feeling burned out.

The study surveyed 467 working adults and asked them about their levels of playfulness, social connectedness, and burnout. The findings suggest that adults who are more playful and connected are better able to cope with stress and are less likely to feel overwhelmed or burnt out.

This research has implications for adults who are struggling with burnout. By incorporating more playfulness into their lives and maintaining positive social connections, they may be able to prevent or reduce the symptoms of burnout.

Burnout is a serious problem that can have negative consequences for both individuals and organisations. That’s why we have created the three-hour virtual FunShop to share fun and practical ways that individuals can use daily to prevent burnout at home and in the workplace. Read more HERE.