July 12, 2021 | Clay Drinko

The Cognitive Reframing Challenge

I've talked before about how I'm an overthinker. I wish I could report that I am always enjoying the present moment, but I'm for sure not. ... 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

April 22, 2021 | Clay Drinko

Positivity Challenge: Get a Grip on your Negativity

I set aside one week to get a handle on my negativity. Now, I wasn't trying to be completely positive all the time. Some things in life are ... Read more

April 20, 2021 | Clay Drinko

6 Positive Thinking Exercises

I catch myself being negative all the time. Sometimes I think negative things about myself. Other times, and I'm much less proud of this, I ... Read more

April 5, 2021 | Clay Drinko

What's a Positive Mindset? (and how to get one)

Some people think a positive mindset is just being ignorantly, ridiculously upbeat all the time. If this was what it was all about, I ... 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

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

June 10, 2020 | Clay Drinko

Don't be a Jerk: See the Good

Everyone who knows me knows that I can be a jerk. But I think if we're all being honest here (and I really hope we are), I think we can all be ... 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

December 18, 2019 | Clay Drinko

Top 10 Play your Way Sane Games of 2019

We've laughed. We've cried. We've played nearly 60 everyday games! You could play even more if you subscribe. I'm just saying: you get bonus ... Read more