#12. Janet Omstead: On the Importance of Play

Enjoy this episode of The Midlife Reinvention, where Kavita Ahuja, founder of Power Purpose Play, talks about all things "Play" with Janet Omstead.  Janet's practical approach to health and wellness is especially important as we approach midlife. Her zest for life and play is evident, and something we should all try to learn from, and embrace.  

Janet Omstead is a play expert, author and executive health coach who believes there is no one-size-fits-all for health and wellness outcomes. With over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Janet's strength as a play expert lies in working with habit-based change behavior psychology, allowing individual and corporate clients to make sustainable progress towards optimal health. Ultimately, Janet helps her clients thrive through a "deep health" methodology. Most importantly, Janet guides people as they change their habits and have fun!

You can find Janet here:

 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/janetomstead
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/janetomsteadplayforlife
Linked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetomstead
Website:https://www.janetomstad.com
https://www.amazon.ca/Play-Book-Habit-Good-Health/dp/1999172507

Here are her key takeaways:

1. The keys to sustainable health are nutrition, exercise or play, managing stress (mostly through better sleep) and maintaining that spice in your life!
2. Being in midlife is the best chapter of our lives and its never too late to try something new
3. Tap into what you loved to do as a kid - life is hard right now, and people need joy and fun, and you get that through play
4. Functional movements are the things that you do everyday - like squats, push, pull, rotation - we need to keep practicing these 4 movements
5. Practice the mind muscle connection - thinking about the muscles you're using and why you are using them. 
6. The most overlooked thing is posture. It matters the most because it helps you open your airways and helps you breathe -more circulation also helps your brain.
7. Change is possible, and life is worth playing for

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.