4 STEPS TO JOY

RELEASE YOUR INNER CHILD

Too long since you were carefree? It’s never too late to get the feeling back

Fun, in essence, is about letting go. It’s about living in the moment and focusing on people, places or activities that make us happy. In her book, The Power of Fun***, Catherine Price meaning that when we’re carefree, connected to someone or something (such as a pet, hobby or environment), and living in the present, it’s then that we experience ‘true fun’. Sounds wonderful,

'We live in a society that glorifies being busy and, therefore, most of us get our self-esteem from productivity,’ says life coach Michelle Elman†. ‘We fear other people’s judgements of us being lazy or indulgent because they view fun as a luxury.’ Sound familiar? If it makes you feel guilty, tell yourself that the more content you are, the better position you are in to help others. That’s a win-win.

‘You can’t cut your joy and wellbeing because of other people,’ says Dr Chinichian. ‘That’s a limiting self-belief. You do deserve to experience fun.’

1 COMMIT

'Take small steps to include something fun in your day-share a joke, watch a comedy show, do something you've always wanted to do,' suggests Dr Chinichian. 'Do what you used to love doing as a kid, such as monkey bars, sandcastles or painting. Hang out with people who bring fun into your life. Sing and dance."

2 FOCUS