What You Need To Know to Have More Fun TODAY with Catherine Price
Apr 18, 2024
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Fun expert and author, Catherine Price, delves into how fun increases productivity, challenges the notion of women having fun being offensive, and provides tools to incorporate more fun in life. She emphasizes reclaiming enjoyment amidst societal pressures, physiological benefits of fun, and the importance of embracing joy for well-being. The podcast explores the balance of passion and commercial demands, promoting self-expression, and discovering one's authentic self through engaging in enjoyable activities.
Prioritize fun to tap into joy and authenticity in life.
Fun is about emotions, not just activities; seek joy and connection.
Challenge norms for playful rebellion and more enjoyment.
Deep dives
Importance of Fun as a Essential Element of Life
Fun is not just about engaging in activities, but it is about experiencing a feeling of playfulness, connection, and flow. It is crucial to prioritize fun in our lives as it can serve as a reminder of the joy, delight, and worthiness of being human. When we embrace fun, we tap into a realm of authenticity and self-expression that enriches our lives and enhances our overall well-being.
Recognizing and Valuing Fun Over Superficial Activities
Fun goes beyond just the surface level activities we engage in. It is about seeking the feeling of joy, playfulness, and connection rather than focusing solely on the external activities. Understanding that fun is about the experience and the emotion it evokes helps in prioritizing what truly brings fulfillment and delight in our lives.
Breaking Free from Self-Criticism and Embracing Playful Rebellion
Silencing the self-critic and embracing a mindset of playful rebellion can open doors to experiencing more fun in life. By challenging internal barriers and societal norms, individuals can access a sense of liberation that allows for greater enjoyment and engagement with the world around them.
Exploring the Authentic Self Through Fun Activities
Engaging in fun activities can serve as a pathway to discovering and understanding one's authentic self. By observing what brings genuine joy and delight, individuals can uncover aspects of themselves that align with their true nature and essence. Fun can act as a mirror reflecting the core elements of one's being.
Fun as a Gateway to Self-Expression and Connection
Fun serves as a powerful tool for self-expression and fostering meaningful connections with others. It transcends mere enjoyment and becomes a means of sharing authenticity and joy. By embracing fun and playfulness, individuals can cultivate resilience, creativity, and emotional well-being, enhancing their overall quality of life.
301. What You Need To Know to Have More Fun TODAY with Catherine Price
We’re back with Fun Expert and author of, Fun: How to Feel Alive Again, Catherine Price, to talk more about fun: what it is and how to have more of it. Today, we’ll discuss whether fun and productivity can coexist, thoughts about women and fun, and why the right to fun might just be innately connected to the human experience AND activism.
Discover:
-The definitive reason why Abby has the MOST fun and how you, too, can use her fun strategy;
-Why fun actually increases creativity and productivity;
-Why people view women having fun as offensive and why we must do it anyway; and
-Actionable tools you can use to invite more fun into your life!
Check out the last episode we did with Catherine and these others about fun, too:
Catherine Price is the author of The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again. She is also an award-winning health and science journalist, founder of Screen/Life Balance, and author of How to Break Up With Your Phone. She runs a substack newsletter called “How to Feel Alive” and her TED Talk, Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life, has been viewed close to five million times.