All work no play

We are all well aware of the amount of time we spend at work. We need to be there to bring in the money. It needs to be done but where is the fun in that? 

As adults, we often lose that sense of fun because most of our time adulting. I'm not even sure if this is even a term but I've definitely seen it thrown around on social media. If it's good enough there then it's good enough here.

If I asked how many of you as children spent your time climbing trees, collecting insects or things off the floor to take pictures. We forget to have fun as adults. We fill our time with family, work and all of the stuff in between we can lose sight of doing something for ourselves.

When we connect with our fun side that little boy or girl that still lives inside of us. It lowers our stress levels, lifts our mood and believe it or not improves our productivity. We might even find ourselves raring to go.

Let's feel good 
Doing something that we enjoy allows us to free ourselves from adult duties and responsibilities even if only for a short time. It also helps to release endorphins that help us feel happier.

Get moving 
Many of us spend most sitting for longer periods than we'd like, really needing to give ourselves a stretch maybe this could call for a more active hobby. If we can find an outlet for our stress, reduce the cortisol and have fun it's a win-win.
We all need to let go sometimes and tap into those activities that offer us enjoyment.  It doesn't have to be a sport it might be working on your, car. If you enjoy being in nature picking up your camera, taking some snaps and editing them.

Our view of fun matters 
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We see fun as a distraction from all that we have to do, putting it on the back burning because it can wait. If we view fun as something that offers distraction, it isn't quite the same as fun being essential to our wellbeing and wellness. 

What did fun look like for you growing up and how might it look now?

I love a game of monopoly myself but I know its not everyone's thing

Taking time for ourselves can be difficult, maybe you want to but don't know where to start. I can help you to feel better about yourself, to invest in you. ​

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