August 15, 2021 | Clay Drinko

How to Calm Yourself Down (4 easy steps)

People, can we talk about how we started to think life was going to go back to normal, and now it’s totally not...like, maybe ever? Parents and ... Read more

March 1, 2021 | Clay Drinko

5 Fun Stress Reducing Activities

So I'm back in therapy again, and my new therapist started our first session by having me close my eyes, take deep breaths, and calm down. ... Read more

March 1, 2021 | Clay Drinko

How to Calm Down (and have fun doing it)

Last March, I remember hearing rumblings of some kind of a potential pandemic in China. I also remember taking a yoga class that week to ... 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

October 8, 2020 | Clay Drinko

Play for Adults (Why You Need It and How To Do It)

When you think of the characteristics of an adult, what do you think of? Responsible, boring, mature, serious, tired? That’s a problem. Sure, ... 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

July 31, 2019 | Clay Drinko

How to Relieve Stress Naturally: 7 Tips and Tricks

We all lead stressful lives. Whether we're chasing after toddlers or negotiating with tough bosses, stress is unavoidable. It's just part of ... Read more