As children, we create ways of having fun all the time. Unfortunately, as adults, many of us lose our ability to play. We feel overly responsible for others, relegating our “playtime” to the back burner. And we wonder why our lives feel mechanical and uninteresting!
Do you PLAY ENOUGH? When was the last time you felt recharged because you had fun?
To have fun and recharge, you don’t have to go away for a long weekend or take time off from work. All you need is a little time each day to reconnect with the things that make you joyful. Give yourself the gift of time. Take an hour a day that is just for you.
Need some help coming up with things? The list below contains everyday pleasures from a survey of working women:
(1) Write to a friend you’ve lost contact with
(2) Laugh with your child and allow yourself to be silly
(3) Take quiet time. Sit in a comfortable chair for at least five to ten minutes
(4) Give yourself a foot massage
(5) Practice mindfulness. Take a walk and be open to all five senses
This week, try this: Actually keep tabs on how you spent your time each day. Write down in hourly increments what you did from the moment you got up in the morning until when you went to bed. Become more aware about how you may be wasting time. Share your insights with a trusted friend.
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