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

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

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

December 11, 2019 | Clay Drinko

Top 10 Play your Way Sane Blog Posts of 2019

It's that time of year. A time to reflect back. And most certainly, a time for the ubiquitous top 10 lists. 2019 marks the first full year of ... Read more

September 4, 2019 | Clay Drinko

Get out of your Head: How to Stop Overthinking and Worrying

A lot of articles that tackle overthinking and worrying tell you to meditate or, ironically, to think about the thoughts you're thinking. This ... Read more

August 14, 2019 | Clay Drinko

Can't Make New Friends?: Try these 7 Tricks

Can't make new friends? Always overthinking and overanalyzing every social interaction? Tired of being alone? It may be time for you to change ... Read more

August 5, 2019 | Clay Drinko

Becoming Happier: The Small Talk Challenge

I challenge you to become happier with the Small Talk Challenge. I recently read an NPR article that said forcing yourself to engage in small ... Read more