Gamify to Magnify: The Science of Play to Boost Mood, Performance & Well-being
Course Information
Status | Pre-confirm |
Start Date | 09 Jan 2026, Fri |
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End Date | 09 Jan 2026, Fri |
Time | 9.00am to 5.00pm |
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Fee | SGD 680.00 (excluding GST) |
Contact | Calista | 6720 3333 | training.aventis@gmail.com |
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Who Should Attend
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Trainer's Profile
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Course Outline
In a world driven by deadlines and digital fatigue, play is not a luxury—it’s a neurobiological necessity. This energizing and research-backed 1-day course explores how gamification and play-based systems can elevate mood, sharpen focus, reduce stress, and enhance life satisfaction. Through interactive challenges, storytelling, and neuroscience-based techniques, participants learn how to create personalized wellness routines and productivity strategies that feel more like a game than a grind.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the neuroscience of play and motivation, and how it influences mood, energy, and mental resilience.
- Design personal wellness routines using game mechanics such as points, quests, streaks, and rewards.
- Transform stress and low energy through joyful micro-habits that build consistency and increase productivity.
- Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Creatives facing burnout, brain fog, or motivation dips.
- L&D, HR, and Wellness Leads building employee well-being programs.
- Coaches, Therapists, and Educators seeking playful interventions for transformation.
- Anyone ready to reimagine how they manage their time, mood, and energy.
"Ram was enthusiastic and animated. He employed practical lessons to convey the values and objectives pertinent to the class topics. His teaching style was highly engaging, and his expertise in the subject matter made it easy for us to grasp the concepts through practical application."
- Muhammad Bin Rosli SPF (2024)
"Trainer used different approach making learning more interesting and fun. Importantly there were many take aways which we can use while conducting ice breaking and leadership classes."
- Muhammad Nadzri, SPF (2024)
"Very engaging, interactive and funny. His teaching methods are innovative and creative. Most importantly he achieves the goal of the lesson plan."
- Tay Yong Kiat (2024)
"Ram is able to engage his audience in a fun and interactive way. His delivery is clear and concise and he helps the audience to remember key learning points in a unique way."
- Desmond Kan, Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement, MOM ACE Group
"An inspiring trainer who has managed to bring laughter into classroom trainings and yet imparts valuable life skills and career knowledge to the trainees. "
- Seok Yee Ng, Head of FP&A and Legal Entity Management
"Absolutely fantastic to have him as a facilitator. Approachable and knowledgeable. The way he facilitated the classroom despite in the zoom setting is very engaging. Thanks Ram!"
- Mohd Helmi, Flight Attendant, Singapore Airlines
Santhanaram Jayaram – Expert in Team Collaboration and Leadership Development
Santhanaram Jayaram brings over 28 years of rich experience across the private and public sectors, specializing in Financial Services, Retail, and Learning & Development. As a three-time Million Dollar Round Table qualifier (2005, 2006, 2007) and author of Ram up Your Laughter, he is a thought leader in fostering collaboration, innovation, and leadership excellence.
Ram’s extensive expertise spans renowned organizations such as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Singapore Airlines, UOB Bank, Starbucks, and UBS Bank. He is also a seasoned facilitator for prestigious programs like the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy’s Senior Management Program and international workshops on strategic project management and business innovation. His work has been featured across National TV, Netflix, radio, and print media, underscoring his ability to connect with diverse audiences.
As a board member for Telecoms Credit Co-operative and director of multiple security firms, Ram demonstrates a hands-on approach to leadership and operational efficiency. His dynamic teaching style, coupled with his ability to customize training for multinational corporations, universities, and private associations, makes him a sought-after trainer. Whether it’s enhancing communication, driving creativity through design thinking, or mentoring top executives in leadership and people management, Ram equips professionals to excel in today’s competitive landscape.
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration (Oklahoma City University)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) (University of Bradford)
- Advance Certificate in Training and Development (ACTA)
- Master NLP Practitioner (American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Psychology)
- Certified in Laughter Yoga, Identi3 profiling, Enneagram, FIRO-B, Belbin Team Roles
Part 1: Why Play Works – The Science Behind Fun and Flow
1,The Neuroscience of Play
- How play activates dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin
- The link between games and neuroplasticity
- Flow states and the magic of focused fun
2.The Power of Gamification in Daily Life
- Game mechanics: XP, streaks, levels, badges, leaderboards
- Motivation: Intrinsic vs. extrinsic drivers (Deci & Ryan’s Self-Determination Theory)
- Examples from Duolingo, Fitbit, Forest, Habitica
3.Burnout vs. Engagement
- How gamified activities boost mental recovery
- The relationship between recovery, joy, and productivity
- Signs you're stuck in "serious mode" and how to reboot
Part 2: Designing Your Personal Wellness Game
1.Gamify Your Morning, Midday, and Evening
- Micro-quests: hydration streak, gratitude loot box, breathing boss fight
- Energy zones and recovery check-ins
- Using “combo streaks” to boost consistency
2.Build Your Mood Scoreboard
- Mood tracking through game points (1–10, color-coded)
- Trigger-reward-habit loop (Nir Eyal meets Mario Kart)
- Design your “Mood Up” toolkit with music, movement, laughter
3.The 3 Rs Framework: Ritual, Reward, Reboot
- Create rituals around meals, rest, and transitions
- Layered rewards: token economy vs. emotional rewards
- Designing reboot rituals for rough days
Part 3: Playful Productivity – Getting Things Done with Joy
1.The Productivity Game Board
- Turn your to-do list into a challenge map
- Level up your tasks: Daily Quests, Boss Battles, Mini-Breaks
- Use timers and triggers to create game-like urgency
2.Energy Management vs. Time Management
- Identify your productivity avatar (Morning Mage, Afternoon Archer, etc.)
- Create energy-based focus rituals
- Beat distractions using “Focus Coins” or challenge streaks
3.Gamify Team Wellness (Optional Group Activity)
- Team leaderboard for wellness
- Designing an office “quest wall” or virtual “reward tree”
- Case studies: Gamified wellness challenges at Google, Atlassian, Zappos
Part 4: Integration, Play Plan & Accountability
1.Design Your Personal Game of Life
- Define your Game Name, Rules, Rewards, and Weekly Quests
- Habit stacking: pairing fun with function (e.g., squats + Spotify)
- Create your avatar and motto (e.g., “Level 2 Joy Ninja”)
2.Gamify One Wellness Area
- Choose one domain: sleep, stress, creativity, fitness, or focus
- Set up XP system, power-ups, and challenges
- Test and iterate with a buddy system or app
3.Commitment Ceremony
- Final share-out: What’s your next quest?
- Accountability contract (peer or personal)
- Closing visualization: “Level Up Future Self”