The Importance of Having Fun

Today, Harinder and Alicia take a look at the significance of having fun in our lives. They explore how incorporating moments of joy can lighten our emotional load, enhance productivity, and foster a healthier work-life balance. Both Harinder and Alicia share personal stories about their struggles with prioritising fun amidst daily responsibilities, highlighting the cultural pressures that often lead us to neglect our own enjoyment. KEY TAKEAWAYS Engaging in fun activities can significantly lighten our emotional and mental load, allowing for a fresh perspective and renewed energy in both personal and professional settings. Many people struggle to give themselves permission to take breaks for fun, often prioritising productivity over personal enjoyment. Recognising the need for fun is essential for maintaining balance and well-being. Our emotional state and how we approach life can influence those around us, especially children. Modelling a joyful and fun-loving attitude can teach others the value of enjoying life. Fun serves as a tool for emotional regulation, helping to manage stress and create space for creativity and new ideas. It’s about shifting focus from productivity to experiencing joy. Keeping a record of fun memories or experiences can serve as a personal resource to draw upon during challenging times, helping to foster a positive mindset and encourage a more joyful outlook on life. BEST MOMENTS "Having fun, I feel, just relaxes all of that. It allows my guard to come down somewhat, and it allows me to open up." "We live in a culture right now where productivity is so important. You have to make sure you do something at the end of the day." "What if we were anchored in having fun? That was the place from where we were coming from, bringing enthusiasm and genuine excitement into what we're doing." "Kids learn through what they see and what they experience. If you can teach people that you make time for yourself for fun, they'll see it too." "It's about emotional regulation. It's healthy. It's generative in that it will allow a level of openness that may not have previously existed before the fun." VALUABLE RESOURCES Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinderkv LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-virdee-73a54630 HOST BIO I am Harinder. Having worked closely with people from all over the world professionally in a corporate setting and since, carving out my own path in the past few years. I am an illustrator, artist and designer. I use intuitive creativity and my leadership skills for transformational coaching. I also create tools for personal and team development. Not new to podcasting, I have previously co-created a mini podcast series called How to Land Your Ideal Job. With this podcast series, I wanted to share my life learnings particularly during the fallow period of life when my life’s direction has not been clear and I’ve had to dig deep below the various identities I had collected and assumed to reconnect with who I really am. Digging through the proverbial lead to share golden nuggets of insight. I hope to take people on mellow belly button contemplations that lead to questions for self inquiry and open up new imagined possibilities to new realities. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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