Childlike feelings can be a source of creative satisfaction and unnecessary anxiety today. Your playful mood may be tinged with a sense of recklessness that leads you to take risks in situations that do not call for them. While you may excel at sports or games today, you may find yourself handicapped by your lighthearted attitude in your professional life or when dealing with serious issues at home. As you encounter situations throughout your day, consider whether you'd be best served by a playful mood or a more duty-oriented one. If no opportunities for play present themselves, create your own by enjoying a puzzle or dancing around your living room with the freedom of a child.

Understanding when being playful benefits you and when it doesn't can help you live a life of balance. Play carries with it many , and those benefits can last long after the games and fun have ended. Recognizing when it is time to play and when it is time to be responsible can help you enjoy the benefits of both. Each one--being playful and being responsible--can add value to the other. Taking time to play can hone your creative skills and benefit you when you solve problems, while learning to play responsibly can allow you to enjoy the benefits of play without the consequences of unnecessary risks. Knowing when to switch between a playful and a serious spirit today will help you be your best in every situation.