Choose Fun

When is the last time you ran around outside, went on a swing, slid down a slide, played dodgeball, had a silly relay race, colored a coloring book? When is the last time you did something you enjoyed as a kid?

We let life and the stress of life suck the joy out of it. We get too busy with too many responsibilities. And half the time we think we cannot do anything fun because we spent all our money on bills and debt. It is time you choose to have fun.

Turn off the TV and computer and grab your kids, friends and/or spouse for some fun. Play one of your favorite kid games outside. Enjoy the weather. Enjoy the laughing. Enjoy the exercise. Enjoy freedom from stress. Enjoy the fellowship of others. Choose to spend 20-30 minutes being a kid again.

Choosing to have some fun outside in the sun has so many benefits.
1. You are getting exercise which is great for your heart and health. (Great for stress and depression)
2. You are getting Vitamin D from the sun. (Great for stress and depression)
3. You are smiling and laughing which brings joy to others.
4. You are smiling and laughing which brings joy to your own life.
5. You are bonding and connecting with your children and/or spouse. (If done on a consistent basis can build a relationship that has more open communication.)
6. The memories of your fun will stick with you and bring a smile to your face on a stressful day.

Those benefits are too great too resist, so why not choose to have some fun? Let's schedule fun at least once a week. If you can, schedule 15-20 minutes of fun after school or dinner while the weather is nice outside. It is a choice so simple, so cheap, why not choose fun?

Your homework is easy, go have fun outside. Choose fun instead of dwelling on your worries and stress. Choose to enjoy the blessings of your family and friends by having fun with them.