If you make it a game, gamers will play it no matter what your motivation is in making it. Jane McGonigal gamegamermake Change image and share on social
When my life is stressful, my favorite game is called 'Pop It,' where you pop balloons and prizes fall out. It's a five-minute game that focuses my mind and gives me extra attention when I'm stressed. Jane McGonigal attentionballooncall Change image and share on social
Games are work. There are economies popping up in games now because people value them. Jane McGonigal economygamepeople Change image and share on social
There is no problem that doesn't have some underlying need for more optimism, stamina, resilience and collaboration. And games are, I believe, the best platform we have for providing that. Jane McGonigal collaborationgameoptimism Change image and share on social
The idea of the 'lone gamer' is really not true anymore. Up to 65 percent of gaming now is social, played either online or in the same room with people we know in real life. Jane McGonigal anymoregamergaming Change image and share on social
In the future, I think it's pretty plausible that collective intelligence tools and skills will be important in order to be a part of global dialog, global business, and global creativity. People who know how to negotiate collective intelligence networks are going to be in a good position to contribute to global society. Jane McGonigal businesscollectivecontribute share on social
Evidence shows that having even weak social connections in a stressful situation is really good for your health and your ability to handle that situation. Jane McGonigal abilityconnectionevidence Change image and share on social
Compared with games, reality is disconnected. Jane McGonigal comparedisconnectgame Change image and share on social
Positive health means becoming whole-heartedly engaged with our own health care. It means not outsourcing our health to the health care system. It means getting rid of the fear and paralysis we too often feel, and instead cultivating a sense of agency. Jane McGonigal agencycarecultivate share on social
We can boost our immune systems by strengthening our social networks and decreasing stress. Jane McGonigal boostdecreaseimmune Change image and share on social