Play isn't just for kids. As adults, we all still crave playâwe just express it in different ways. Take this quick quiz to discover your dominant play personality and how to bring more joy into your life.
Count how many Aâs and Bâs you chose, then look below to find your dominant type:
Remember: You may see yourself in more than one! Most of us are a unique mix.
Think of these like a cast of characters, less like rigid boxes and more like flavor. Some might be your go-to, others just a sprinkle. No matter your mix, they all remind us that play is essential, not extra.
Finding your play personality is the first step in the larger context of life and work as a group project. Life and work are team sports. Below, youâll also find characteristics of each play personality, how they might show up in the workplace, and the unique value they bring to a team.
You love to make people laugh with goofy jokes, silly voices, and inside pranks. For you, fun is all about laughter and lightness. If it doesnât involve a little mischief, is it even worth it?
At Work: Lightens the mood with humor, breaks tension in meetings, and brings levity to stressful projects.
Value: Builds team cohesion through laughter, boosts morale, and fosters psychological safety by not taking everything too seriously.
Youâre the planner, the gatherer, the âIâve got the spreadsheet for thatâ friend. Organizing fun is your fun. You love curating memorable experiences for others and yourself.
At Work: Organizes meetings, team retreats, and brainstorm sessions. Has a plan and makes it happen.
Value: Creates structure, clarity, and alignment. Ensures that good ideas turn into real outcomes.
Movement is your happy place. You think best with your body, through yoga, dance, sports, or just a long walk. For you, play lives in motion, and sweat is a kind of joy.
At Work: Volunteers for walking meetings, organizes movement breaks, thinks best while moving.
Value: Encourages embodiment, reduces sedentary habits, and often has energy that inspires action and follow-through.
You bring the energy. Whether itâs card games, team sports, or just trying to beat your own best time, you thrive on structure, goals, and a little friendly rivalry. Let the games begin!
At Work: Loves clear goals, deadlines, and performance tracking. Finds motivation in striving for excellence.
Value: Raises the bar, brings drive and determination, and rallies others to do their best.
Whether youâre mapping a new hiking trail, diving into a new book, or experimenting with a bold idea, exploration is how you play. Curiosity drives you, and the unknown calls.
At Work: Always chasing new ideas, curious about systems, eager to try new approaches.
Value: Fuels innovation and growth, asks important questions, and pushes teams beyond the status quo.
You find joy in the gathering. Whether itâs vintage mugs, travel destinations, or meaningful experiences, collecting gives you a sense of connection and purpose. Youâre a curator of delight.
At Work: Gathers best practices, insights, tools, or even interesting people. Thinks in patterns and systems.
Value: Brings depth, resources, and context. Knows whatâs been done and whatâs worth doing again.
You play through making. Whether youâre painting, cooking, gardening, knitting, or building something out of wood or words, your soul lights up when you create beauty.
At Work: Designs beautiful slides, finds creative solutions, or builds new frameworks and processes.
Value: Injects beauty and originality. Makes work more human, more engaging, and more meaningful.
You live in the world of imagination, whether thatâs writing, performing, or just spinning a great tale at dinner. Youâre captivated by stories, and chances are, youâre a pretty captivating presence too.
At Work: Knows how to pitch an idea, share a vision, or help others see the bigger picture.
Value: Connects dots, communicates with impact, and helps others see themselves in the mission.
Workplace play doesnât mean ping-pong tables. It means honoring the natural, creative instincts that make teams stronger: curiosity, humor, movement, imagination, and collaboration.
When teams know each otherâs play styles, they communicate better, complement each otherâs strengths, and make space for more authentic human connection; thatâs where true innovation and wholebeing thrive.
Now that youâve identified your play personality, ask yourself:
Play isnât a luxuryâitâs a path back to your whole self.
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