Everyone seems to have a tight schedule, a deadline to meet or a goal to achieve. We work everyday, morning to night, bursting our asses just to have enough to take care of bills or perhaps add a few extra dollars to the bank account but what's the use of working so hard if you don't actually get to enjoy life? We get so lost that we forget that even the body sometimes needs a moment to loosen up and kick back. Life can never be too serious not to have some fun. Infact, having fun helps you live life to its full potential as it always leaves your body and soul rejuvenated.
What is fun
Fun simply means to enjoy, relax and let go of all your fears and worries for a moment in time. Everyone can have fun regardless of your age. Everyone can find that one special thing they can do to help them ease the stress of life and stay rejuvenated.
How do I have fun during my free time?
Time was made for man and not man for time. I do not allow myself to get too busy to have fun since I came to the realization that we always find a way to free up our schedule when something bad happens like a loss of a loved one just to mourn. It simply means we can also be intentional about having fun.
This has been my principle and guide and that's why I create free time no matter how tight my schedule is to have fun.
Fun to me is hanging out with loved ones at the beach and dipping my feet into the wet soil. Walking the shores and picking up cowry shells. Fun for me is waiting for the waves to bring the waters to my feet and spreading my arms as I feel the coolness and the gentle breeze that comes with it. Most of my free time is spent on the beach.
Fun to me is movie night with loved ones with popcorn and a chilled bottle of coke. Nothing takes my mind off worries faster than a captivating and suspenseful movie. It gets me all soaked into the moment.
Playing video games is another way I spend my free time. I play mortal Kombat most times and that's because it gives me an adrenaline rush knowing I need to kill my opponent or be killed. Hanging out with friends and sharing some bottles or drink is another relaxing way to spend my Sunday nights.
Do you know there are lots of benefits to having fun?
Fun keeps the doctors away
Having fun releases happy hormones into our systems which reduces cortisol, a stress hormone. With a low level of cortisol, comes a low level of blood pressure, heart diseases, diabetics etc. Low cortisol also improves quality of sleep giving one a great night rest and leaving you rejuvenated the next morning.
Fun increases inspiration and creativity
Many times when you meet a wall and can't seem to figure out how to handle a situation at work, write a proposal or finish a book, fun is all it takes to bring inspiration. A relaxed mind thinks faster and better and the fun activity or environment helps with creativity.
Fun helps you feel youthful.
Stress can make one look older than one's age but fun does the exact opposite. A little goofing around, reverberating laughter and jumping around can leave you feeling youthful. Negative emotions are decreased leaving you full of energy.
Fun helps strengthen your relationship
Fun time with your spouse helps you bond. As you spend time doing activities together, it puts a lighter tone on your relationship, helps you relax and discover your feelings for each other once again.
Can we have fun in hard times?
Yes! Is there anytime we do not have hard times around us? We live in a world that is deadly serious. A world with crashing economy and inflation but should this stop us from having fun? No matter how busy life gets, we do not work twenty four hours. We can create a little time out of our busy schedule to do something that will make us happy.
Something like taking a few moments before bedtime to watch some comedy skits. This can have you roaring with laughter and just that moment of heartfelt laughter is enough to loosen up a little. During bath time, soak yourself in the bathtub and take a novel or your favourite magazine with it. You never can tell how relaxing that can be. A weekend getaway is not a bad idea if you can afford one. You may not need to travel to another location. There are good hotels around where you can spend the weekend and allow yourself to be pampered.
Just as @guaca.mole felt in her post
Sad that we could’ve stayed longer but happy that we arrived.
We climbed the stairs again and our legs were about to fall apart 😮💨 but thinking about the experience really outweighs the exhaustion
I love this post because she saw an opportunity to have fun and she grabbed it. Even though at first when the road to the waterfalls seemed so difficult to pass, she almost gave up but the end result was worth it. When she saw the amazing waterfalls, she couldn't resist a bath in it. It wasn't an easy trip but her visit to Dumaguete city ended up being memorable and so much fun
When you have fun, time passes very quickly and the experience is certainly worth it.
Ask yourself this question. When was the last time you had fun? If you can't remember then it's a good time to start. Draw up a schedule and have some fun this weekend. Life is fleeting!
All pictures are from my gallery