May 17, 2021 | Clay Drinko

Inspiration to Be Open-Minded (how to stop writing people off)

I just finished Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey's incredible book What Happened to You? and I have some thoughts. First, everyone should go ... Read more

May 5, 2021 | Clay Drinko

How to Stop Being Critical of Others

"She shouldn't be wearing those pants." "He is so lazy." "They're nice, but they're just a little strange." It's easy to get stuck in a ... Read more

December 7, 2020 | Clay Drinko

12 Lessons for Life Inspired by Improv

In grad school, I realized that my experience as an improviser held the key to understanding my own brain. Eventually, I realized that it also ... Read more

December 3, 2020 | Clay Drinko

Benefits of Improvisation in the Classroom

If you're a teacher struggling with students who aren't writing enough, don't listen to each other, or are disengaged, bored, or even ... Read more

November 27, 2020 | Clay Drinko

Advantages of Improvisation

Someone once described the moment that he took the stage to perform a totally improvised show as his "threshold of anxiety." Before he took the ... Read more

October 28, 2020 | Clay Drinko

Benefits of Play: 7 Reasons to Start Playing Today

Yes, psychologists are now linking the rise in children’s anxiety and depression to a lack of free play. Kids aren't experiencing the benefits ... Read more

May 27, 2020 | Clay Drinko

How to be Open-Minded: Get your Judgment in Check

Being open-minded is a cute sentiment. Like, who's gonna want to be less open-minded? Am I right? But figuring out how to be open-minded isn't ... Read more

March 25, 2020 | Clay Drinko

Bored Kids? Good: Just Watch and Learn

Many schools around the globe have closed their doors. In a move to slow the spread of the coronavirus, officials worldwide decided to keep ... Read more

February 12, 2020 | Clay Drinko

How to Talk about Politics (Even when you disagree)

The election season is already in full swing. Unfortunately, that means divisive ranting and lecturing are also already in full swing. Some of ... Read more

December 25, 2019 | Clay Drinko

Life should be Fun: So should your New Years Resolutions

Lame resolution: go to the gym more. Awesome resolution: make life fun by strategically playing your way more mindful, joyous, and connected ... Read more