Go Ahead, Have Some Fun!

I see a lot of clients who are stressed, depressed, anxious or a combination of all 3. When I do an assessment to see what’s going on I typically find that, for most of these clients, life has degenerated into a boring, predictable, stale routine. The question I always ask is, “what do you do for fun?”

Any guesses as to the most common answer I get? A blank stare. “Fun? I’m supposed to be having fun? No one told me that.” Somehow, as we get older many of us let play and enjoyment go from our lives. We seem to think that fun is just for kids and, as adults, we are much too busy doing serious, grown-up, important things to bother with childish concepts like play or fun.

WRONG!!! Research show that fun/play is, or should be, an integral part of our lives. Fun has the following benefits:

It helps us de-stress
We’re able to relax more
It can strengthen relationships (if we have fun with other people)
It provides an energy boost
Memory and concentration improve
We sleep better

So, want to feel better, be more productive and enjoy your relationships more? Get out there and play around! And oh yes, have fun while you’re at it.