When Happiness Feels Elusive, Try Making Fun a Habit Instead
Briefly

Busy adults often feel fun-starved due to the misconception that fun should occur spontaneously. This belief leads to prioritizing other demands and distractions over intentional enjoyment. Without actively carving out time for renewal, productivity and well-being may suffer. Additionally, pursuing happiness as an achievement can hinder the ability to engage in happiness as an experience. Intentionality is vital for balancing work and pleasure and reviving a sense of fun in life.
Using simple time audits, such as the PLAY Model, helps us ensure there are enjoyable activities in our week. Mindfully replacing draining tasks with meaningful activities can boost well-being.
Happiness often eludes us when we treat it as a goal rather than an experience. Adults often mistakenly assume that fun should happen spontaneously without intentionality.
Read at Psychology Today
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