How to Unleash Your Inner Child [QUIZ]
Find out how to be the most balanced, calm version of yourself.
Mar 27, 2015
There's a small child inside all of us - at least according to a host of psychological theories, from Carl Jung to Sigmund Freud. While the concepts differ in detail, the common factor is that by connecting with the part of ourselves that is basic, innocent and small - our inner child - we can become the most balanced version of ourselves.
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RESULTS:
FUN WITH FINGER PAINTS
Naturally creative and spontaneous, your inner child is a fun-loving soul. You feel at home playing games and joking around - though as an adult it may not always seem “appropriate.” Unleash your inner child by having some fun with finger paints - even by yourself! Embracing your creative side and making a mess just for the fun of it will bring you peace and joy.
Once you’ve cleaned up, let these websites inspire your inner artist: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/5-art-websites-that-will-inspire-you
A HUG
Your inner child is a solitary being, with a tendency to prefer quiet, inside activities and one-on-one social situations. You like to retreat inside yourself, drawing energy from extended periods alone. To make sure you’re still connected to the important people in your life, there’s nothing better than a hug! The warm, intimate contact will bring you deep peace - so seek out a friendly embrace often.
Here’s the science: https://www.goodnet.org/articles/8-reasons-you-need-at-least-hugs-day-list
A 10-MINUTE DANCE PARTY
There are two fairly distinct sides to your inner child - one well-behaved and respectful and the other light and fun. While this makes you an interesting, complex person, it can also be quite heavy at times - which is why you need to drag your inner child on to the dance floor! Queue a few of your favorite songs, turn off the lights and have your own 10-minute dance party. Letting loose every will stimulate creativity and confidence, making you into the most balanced version of yourself.
These six videos will get you in the mood - especially the first one! https://www.goodnet.org/articles/1034
A GAME OF MONOPOLY
Naturally smart and very driven, your inner child loves making sense of the world. You thrive on rules and competition - so a friendly game of Monopoly is just the ticket to unleashing your inner child. Stimulating your intellectual side in a fun way is a great release, and you’ll find your mind is calm and clear afterwards - regardless of who wins!
For more fun and games, explore Goodnet’s ‘Play Like a Kid’ collection: https://www.goodnet.org/play_like_kid
Choose a game
Hide and Seek
Solitaire
Trivial pursuit
Clue
Whats your role in your group of friends?
The artistic one
The serious one
The funny one
The smart one
How do you make decisions?
Gut feeling
Thinking and thinking (and thinking… and thinking..)
Ask for advice
Logical reasoning
Describe your personal style
Funky and individual
Whatever’s closest
Comfortable and cool
Formal & presentable, always
Favorite color
Purple
Black
Red
Blue
Do you watch cartoons
Sometimes
Not since I was a kid
Yes, often
Seldom
How many hours do you usually sleep at night?
Less than 6
7
8
More than 8
