When was the last time you did something for the pure enjoyment of it? Something that was really fun?
If you had to think about this question for more than 5 seconds, red alert! You are likely fun-deprived.
What lights you up, what excites you, what makes you feel alive? Identify one thing – right now – that would be fun for you.
Got something?
I’m talking about active fun here. Watching TV doesn’t count. Going to the movies doesn’t either. Sure, these things can be enjoyable, but when you watch television or films, you are essentially passively watching the experiences of pretend people. This doesn’t count as a lively experience of your own.
What is something that you could do this week that would be totally fun for you? If your fun involves a friend or spouse, super! Call them up and pick a time this week to get your fun on. If you’ve opted for a solo activity, wonderful! Schedule it in your calendar and resist all temptation to put it off until you “have more free time” or until “all your other stuff is done.”
The time for fun is now.
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