Practical ways to build more play into your summer and the surprising research on how physical touch improves athletic performance.

• Design Your Summer check-in: How Gretchen and Liz are spending their summers: reading lists, doodling-sketching, and no worry! [08:25]
• Spotlight on a Tool:Daily Recess: Adults need unstructured play too. How to figure out what kind of recess actually works for you [18:45]
• The Science of Touch: Research shows that in basketball, physical touch from teammates reduces stress and boosts performance [19:46]

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Daily Recess guide with prompts and ideas 
• Download the Happier app to track your Design Your Summer reading list 
• Physical touch improves free-throw performance 
• Tactile communication and NBA performance 
• Josh Hart moment, Game Four 

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• Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft
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