AOK Today #32 - February Funtervention

AOK Today: Sign up for the February #Funtervention and/or invest in fun!

“When fun gets deep enough, it can heal the world.” - the Oaqui

How It Works: Catherine Price would say that we're not very good at enjoying out own lives. We can feel so overwhelmed that the idea of fun is often met with hostility, guilt, the thought that we don't deserve it, or the idea that serious people can't/shouldn't also have fun. Yet a consistent regret of those in their last moments is often the, "regret that I worked so hard; that. I didn't let myself be happy." Others denounce fun as selfish given the world's many complex problems, though research would suggest engaging in fun gives us more sustainable energy to give of ourselves (as a parent, spouse, friend, to the world). That fun with others helps us solve complex problems together and makes it easier to relate to each other as human beings even if we have completely different political views. Join the February #funtervention, or create moment of fun (you need: playfulness, connection, and flow) with Catherine's top tips:

• Reduce distractions (put away your phone)

• Interact with other people in real life

• Rebel against the regular expectations of adulthood

• Prioritise it!

Cost: Free!

Why I love it: When I joined last February, it made me realise that while I experience tonnes of gratitude, I rarely prioritise fun in my everyday life, as if it's only possible when travelling or overseas. Life is better, and I am better, with fun!

Happy Giving |XOX|