When did you last play, purely for the sake of playing?
As adults we have serious concerns in our lives, such as how will I pay the mortgage, how do I raise my kids to be good people, how do I help this business survive? And sometimes we get dragged down by all this seriousness and forget how to have fun.
Days and weeks go by where we feel like our nose is to the grindstone and we can’t look up, which leads us to become resentful. Then we get cranky with everyone around us and it is easy to start blaming others for our predicament but in all honesty, would you approach a boss (or a parent) who looked grumpy all the time?!
All the research tells us that positive emotions are a critical part of our well-being and that our well-being is a critical element of being engaged and productive at work, so how can we shift this?
It is time to reclaim laughter, fun, and joy!
Last weekend I went away with a bunch of fabulous girlfriends and I spent much of my time doubled over with laughter – games of charades and karaoke will do that to you! Play, belly laughs and friendship fed my soul so that I could return to my family and work feeling refreshed, and like my cup is once again full.
How can you be intentional about getting more play and more joy back in your life?
Some ideas:
Even remembering a time you laughed can help shift your mood – I know I am going to keep giggling at that Flashdance moment from Saturday night for a long time to come!
So what’s is going in your calendar right now?
As adults we have serious concerns in our lives, such as how will I pay the mortgage, how do I raise my kids to be good people, how do I help this business survive? And sometimes we get dragged down by all this seriousness and forget how to have fun.
Days and weeks go by where we feel like our nose is to the grindstone and we can’t look up, which leads us to become resentful. Then we get cranky with everyone around us and it is easy to start blaming others for our predicament but in all honesty, would you approach a boss (or a parent) who looked grumpy all the time?!
All the research tells us that positive emotions are a critical part of our well-being and that our well-being is a critical element of being engaged and productive at work, so how can we shift this?
It is time to reclaim laughter, fun, and joy!
Last weekend I went away with a bunch of fabulous girlfriends and I spent much of my time doubled over with laughter – games of charades and karaoke will do that to you! Play, belly laughs and friendship fed my soul so that I could return to my family and work feeling refreshed, and like my cup is once again full.
How can you be intentional about getting more play and more joy back in your life?
Some ideas:
- Shifting your physical state shifts your mood so pump up the music and dance around your office
- Sing at the top of your voice in the car
- Book time away with good friends
- Schedule a games night
- Watch your favourite comedy
- Build sandcastles on the beach with the kids
Even remembering a time you laughed can help shift your mood – I know I am going to keep giggling at that Flashdance moment from Saturday night for a long time to come!
So what’s is going in your calendar right now?
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