Effortful Fun vs. Effortless Fun

Effortful fun requires intention, mindfulness, and planning, while effortless fun is characterized by activities like scrolling social media or watching TV. However, most people tend to spend the majority of their leisure time on effortless fun. To address this imbalance, Laura Vanderkamp suggests incorporating effortful fun before engaging in effortless fun. This can be as simple as reading an e-book for a few minutes before using social media or doing a puzzle before watching a TV show. By making this switch, individuals can experience a more satisfying and balanced leisure time.