Jane McGonigal on Gamification Of Health & Happiness | SuperBetter | TJHS Ep. 96

While it seems that video games have been a popular scapegoat among politicians and media outlets for the exacerbation of social ills almost since their invention, some would make a case for the power of such games to make a positive difference in the lives of those who enjoy them. By creating a game to overcome suicidal ideation after suffering a concussion, it’s easy to see why game designer and SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver, and More Resilient — Powered by the Science of Games author Jane McGonigal crusades for the latter case. Join us for this episode as Jane explains how alternate reality games help heal, improve lives, and solve problems in the real world. Listen, learn, and enjoy! ✍️ Full show notes and worksheets for this episode: https://jordanharbinger.com/96 What We Discuss with Jane McGonigal: 🎮 Discover how suffering from suicidal ideation after a concussion led Jane McGonigal to design games to help people overcome depression and recover from trauma. 🎮 Find out what games can teach us about critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and our ability to collaborate. 🎮 Explore the ways a “gameful” mindset can boost our motivation, confidence, and ability to pick up new skills in the face of obstacles. 🎮 Examine the benefits of post-traumatic growth — and how it can counterintuitively coexist in tandem with the disadvantages of post-traumatic stress. 🎮 Identify how developing psychological flexibility can help you conquer phobias, recover from injuries, and achieve what you once thought impossible. 🎮 And much more… 📖 SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver, and More Resilient now available here: https://geni.us/9A9rEzf Never miss a single incredible insight! Subscribe to The Jordan Harbinger Show here: http://www.youtube.com/THEJORDANHARBI... Welcome to The Jordan Harbinger Show, a video podcast where each week you get to join a conversation with some of the world’s highest performers and incredible personalities. I’ll ask them the tough questions to tease out their top tips so that you can reach levels of personal growth and mastery that you never imagined possible. Subscribe to the podcast: http://jordanharbinger.com/subscribe Learn more about Jordan: http://jordanharbinger.com/about