Naturally, I was taken aback and wondered to myself, what right did I have to feel happy in the midst of the ongoing tragic events of our day? And then I thought of all the times I witnessed stories of how feelings of joy, glee, self satisfaction, etc, were snuffed out of many of our lives over the years... by others as well as ourselves. Do you have a "fun" scrooge? Stop right now.

In my coaching practice, popular issues clients report include procrastination, creative blocks, fear. And now weary and drained, I was personally running into those same challenges as I was diligently hammering away at the computer, day in and day out for the past eight weeks, developing breakthrough strategies when I came to a screeching halt.

"Stop right now!" an internal voice ordered me. Are you having a good time?

Well, I thought I was. So, with the support of my own coach, my job assignment became to have "fun."

Having fun (especially in the middle of the day) felt odd. Yet, selecting my "fun" activities was easier than I thought once I got over my initial meltdown. How did I know I was having fun? I felt lighter, joyful, more energetic, happier and so did the rest of my day. Time felt expanded. I had a feeling of well-being. And the consequence? That longed for creative breakthrough happened. And more importantly, I discovered how much fun it is to have fun, and how essential it is for my happiness. It’s crucial for your productivity. Fun and "time outs" are restorative and energizing.

When is the last time you had fun?

One way to know you are on the right path is when you hear yourself saying "I feel like a kid again, where did the time go, I feel happy" and chances are if you turn back the clock, you may actually be doing something you loved as a child. What did you love to do when you were 6 or 7?

If you can't remember when you last had a lot of fun or had a sense of happiness and well-being, join the club. You are not alone...

Are you ready to have "fun?" Can you imagine orienting your life around that ...Life is short... have fun now! Fun comes in all shapes and sizes. Find yours.

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