The Inner Child Experiment: Part II

As a follow-up to my previous post – The Inner Child Experiment – I’m sharing some of the other inner child activities I did over the 30-day experiment. As always, I encourage you to put your own unique spin on these or simply use them to spark other ideas for yourself. 

These seemingly childlike actions have real benefits for adults. Play has been shown to lower cortisol (our primary stress hormone) and promote neuroplasticity. It also supports greater openness and adaptability. Doing these activities with friends increases oxytocin, the bonding hormone. 

8. Catch a raindrop in your mouth. If there’s no rain where you live, suck on an ice cube.

9. Sing your favorite kids’ song – ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’, ‘The Wheels on the Bus’ – whatever you like.

10. Read a kids’ book before bed. You can find one online or at the library if you don’t already have some lying around.

11. Get a straw and blow bubbles into your drink. Then drink all the liquid through the straw, and keep sucking on it after the liquid is gone. Take pleasure in making that annoying slurping sound.

12. Pick a booger. Bonus points if you decide to eat it.

13. Grab some leaves and/or flower petals and lay them out in a little collage you create.

14. Go outside and squirt water out of your mouth. Try to hit a target of your choice.

15. Giggle uncontrollably for two minutes.

How are you expressing your inner child? 

Feel free to share your experiences in the comments section.