Wait, isn’t play for kids, not adults? Heck no! Play is one of the most effective ways to regulate your nervous system.     Play is any experience where you’re connected with your authentic self & your inner child in the present moment and spontaneity and curiosity take over.    It’s when you see the world through a lens of child-like wonder and your actions stem from a deep place of joy rather than a place of seeking approval.   So, when was the last time you had a dance party by yourself? Or let yourself create? Maybe even color outside the lines?    Enter Play & Mindset Coach, Kara Latta.  Kara is the Founder and Chief Fun Officer of The Playful Warrior, a brand that reconnects humans back to their inherent nature and playfulness.  Listen in as Kara guides us on a journey of reconnecting with our authentic, playful selves!   Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How to invite more confidence, fun and play into your life  How play can help you overcome perfectionism, fear of judgment How to get out of that way-too-serious state and in touch with your authentic, playful spirit   To connect with Kara, head to: Instagram: @theplayfulwarrior Website: www.theplayfulwarrior.com Free EFT tapping for less perfectionism and more play   “With play, we start welcoming our own unique self-expression, allowing ourselves to express. That’s how you build self-trust. We’re starting to trust our own intuition, our own nudges of what feels good as opposed to what someone else has been telling us. We're learning to validate ourselves and our inner child as opposed to needing validation from other people. So, every time we are playing, we are building self-trust.” - Kara Latta      TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!    BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE CALL WITH MICHELLE FB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom Collective    JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @michellegrosser.coach   “I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!