Chapter 8 fun,

I have been busy designing my first ever website ready for my 'way to well-being' launch. I've found building a website, working, taking care of a home, parenting and helping others, can feel like there isn't much time for fun. Although I am happy and thankful in all my roles, it can feel like running around spinning multiple plates!

Combine that with the constant bombardment of doom and gloom from news media and life can feel a little heavy.
Luckily laughter can be found in busiest of times in lots of funny ways, there can be joy in everything we do. I do think that hard work is important but it's also crucial to make time for fun.

We can't let life pass us by because we are too tired, too busy, too broke. We need to get all we can out of every moment to feel really fulfilled.

Some of the children I see are weighed down by the seriousness of their lives others by the stress of needing to please and achieve, all in all, a little fun is required. The game workshop is designed not only to teach useful skills but it is also meant to be fun. During the workshops, we will promote laughter and fun through play.

Laughter is contagious, it reduces the bodies stress response, it boosts immunity, increases resilience, relieves pain and combats depression. We all need a good laugh for the health benefits.

Fun impacts the way our brains function, makes us feel safer and helps us connect with each other. Everyone benefits from having more fun together.

Carving out some time for fun is good for our well-being, we can do this in the simplest of ways. Today I decided to change up my slightly low mood with a bit of glitter. I donned my sparkly purple cardigan and silver glittery shoes for work and I had fun with my outfit, I also got quite a few compliments!

So whether it be planning a holiday, making some time on your days off for fun as well as chores, dancing around the kitchen to your favuorite songs with your loved ones, playing a board game or just watching a comedy make sure that you balance the stresses and strains of life with a bit of fun and laughter.

As for me I might take a little break from plate spinning and go and find something fun to do.


Hannah x