The 'Playstack' Approach to Stress: Why Treating Life Like a Video Game is the Wellness Trend We Need Right Now
Did you know that the video game publisher 'Playstack' is one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK? Their motto is about creating 'beautiful, smart, and surprising' experiences. I’m a life coach, and I believe that’s exactly the mindset shift you need to start applying to your own daily grind. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list, imagine 'playing' with your challenges. The moment you reframe a stressful project as a tricky level to solve—rather than a burden—your brain releases dopamine, not cortisol. This is the psychological hack behind the 'playstack' philosophy: stack playful actions for a resilient life.