Dr. Dolores Fazzino, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, Energy Whisperer
Feeling stressed, uninspired, or stuck in a rut? In all probability you have been disconnected with the playful childlike part of yourself, the one that was excited to wake up in the morning and tackle the day.
In the latest episode of The Dr. Dolores Show, Dr. Dolores dives deep into the surprising science behind why play isn’t just for kids.
Learn how embracing your inner child can unlock a wellspring of creativity, reduce anxiety, and even help heal past hurts.
In this article we’ll share practical tips and tricks to easily incorporate play into your busy schedule.
The Dr. Dolores Show: 7 Practical Steps How to Reconnect with Your Inner Child
In our busy adult lives, it’s easy to lose touch with the playful and imaginative aspects of ourselves.
Reconnecting with your inner child isn’t just about nostalgia, it’s a powerful way to enhance your emotional well being and reduce stress.
Here are seven practical steps to help you reconnect with your inner child and integrate more playfulness into your life.
1. Reflect on Your Childhood Joys
Start by remembering the activities and hobbies you loved as a child.
What brought you joy and excitement?
Reengage with these activities, whether it’s drawing, playing a sport, or building something with your hands.
Revisiting these past interests can reignite your sense of wonder and fun.
2. Embrace External Triggers as Opportunities
View external triggers, those everyday annoyances and challenges, as opportunities for growth.
These triggers can offer valuable insights into your emotional responses.
By becoming aware of these triggers, you can address and heal underlying issues that your inner child might have, leading to greater emotional resilience.
External triggers often reflect our inner state or unresolved emotions.
By examining how you respond to these triggers, you can gain insight into your emotional landscape.
For instance, if a small critique from a colleague deeply affects you, it might reveal insecurities or past experiences that need healing.
Ask yourself:
- What specifically triggered this reaction?
- How did I initially react to this trigger? Did you feel anger, frustration, anxiety, or something else?
- What underlying emotions or beliefs might be influencing my reaction?
- Are there recurring patterns in my reactions to similar triggers?
- What emotions or thoughts am I avoiding or suppressing?
- What actions can I take to address the underlying issue?
- How can I integrate what I’ve learned from this trigger into my daily life?
3. Cultivate Awareness
Developing self awareness is key to reconnecting with your inner child.
Pay attention to your emotional reactions and patterns.
The 2 best ways to do this are:
1. Mindfulness Meditation
Set aside a few minutes each day for mindfulness meditation.
Focus on your breath, observe your thoughts without judgment, and bring your attention back to the present moment whenever your mind wanders.
2. Keep a Journal
Record instances when you feel triggered or emotionally charged.
Analyze these entries to identify common triggers and underlying emotions.
Write about your daily experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
Reflecting on your day helps you recognize patterns and gain insights into your emotional responses.
4. Integrate Playfulness into Your Routine
Now we come to the fun part.
Make room for fun and play in your daily life.
Incorporate activities that make you smile and bring joy, whether it’s dancing, playing games, or exploring new hobbies.
Regularly engaging in playful activities can help reduce stress and improve your overall mood.
5. Listen to Your Inner Child
Allow yourself to tune into your inner child’s needs and desires.
Sometimes, this part of you simply needs to express its thoughts and feelings.
Give yourself the space to listen and respond to these needs, supporting your emotional and psychological growth.
If you want to listen to music and dance, do that.
If you want to act silly, do that.
If you want to play pretend, do that.
6. Seek Balance Between Seriousness and Fun
Evaluate whether you’re taking life too seriously.
It’s important to strike a balance between responsibilities and enjoyment.
Make a conscious effort to incorporate lighthearted activities into your life.
For example, every time you feel stuck or sressed treat yourself to something enjoyable, like ice cream, or sing your favorite song… do something to reconnect with your sense of fun.
7. Practice Regular Self Care
Incorporate self care practices that nurture your inner child.
This could involve setting aside time for relaxation, pursuing creative projects, or spending time in nature.
Regular self care helps maintain your emotional balance and keeps you connected with your playful side.
By following these practical steps, you can integrate more playfulness and joy into your routine, address underlying emotional issues, and cultivate a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Embrace your inner child, and watch how it transforms your outlook and happiness.
Reconnect with the playful, joyful you!
Whether it’s rediscovering the joy of movement, unleashing your artistic side, or simply spending time reconnecting with nature, Dr. Dolores will show you how to tap back into that childhood sense of wonder.
It’s time to dust off the crayons, crank up the music, and let loose!
Tune in now and learn how to unlock the power of your inner child.
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What to Look for In This Episode of The Dr. Dolores Show:
- Reconnecting with your inner child and learning how to play with it, inviting it into our lives because it really is an aspect of ourselves that sometimes gets lost in another time and place. (02:07)
- When we have external triggers they are a gift even though it may seem like they are thorns in your side. (11:26)
- Sometimes it is just the awareness that enables us to create the healing. (13:03)
- Integrating your inner child and connecting with your inner child has a tendency to reduce your stress and anxiety. (19:26)
- “When we play with our inner child we get to heal.” Dr Dolores (24:28)
- When we are healing ourselves we are in uncharted territory and sometimes the inner child just needs to speak its mind. (25:57)
- A little bit of fun goes a long way and you can always reconnect with your inner child for a playful energy boost. (40:47)
- We are so serious that sometimes we can’t even allow ourselves to have fun. (42:43)
- “Are you being too serious? Maybe your inner child needs some play time, I invite you to take her out for ice cream.” Dr Dolores (45:10)
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