We all love the weekends- it is the time for fun! What did you do this past weekend that was fun? Did it bring a smile to your face? Are you counting the days until next weekend? We need daily fun in our lives. Fun provides many health benefits and makes life interesting. Having daily fun has a huge positive impact on our health and overall well-being. The benefits of laughter and fun include:
- Reduced stress
- Improved coping abilities
- Boosted energy and work performance
- Improved memory and concentration
- Improved relationships
- Improved sleep
- Increased creativity
Here are ideas to add fun everyday into your life:
- Get outdoors-take a walk, have a picnic with friends or family
- Plan a fun night out- mini golf, karaoke, bowling, or dancing
- Implement a weekly game night with family or friends
- Visit a park
- Enjoy an outdoor concert
- Star gaze
Having fun is important. Start today to reduce stress, boost your energy level, improve productivity, and increase overall happiness by adding more fun into your daily schedule!
Written by: Beth Stefura, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Mahoning County, stefura.2@osu.edu
Reviewed by: Margaret Jenkins, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Clermont County, jenkins.188@osu.edu
Sources:
Bekoff, M. (2014). The importance of play: having fun must be taken seriously. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/201405/the-importance-play-having-fun
Becker-Phelps, L. (2018). Why you need to have more fun. WebMD. https://blogs.webmd.com/relationships/20180620/why-you-need-to-have-more-fun
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