Smologies with Alie Ward FUN with Catherine Price
Jul 24, 2025
Catherine Price, an award-winning journalist and author of "The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again," dives into the fascinating science of fun. She breaks down the difference between fun, happiness, and laughter, and discusses how fun is essential for connection and personal growth. Price introduces the concept of 'fun magnets' to help individuals identify what brings them joy. The conversation also explores the contagious nature of fun, the role of play in development, and even playful behaviors in animals. Get ready to feel alive!
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Three Ingredients of True Fun
- True fun is the intersection of playfulness, connection, and flow.
- Fun is a feeling, not the activity itself, and it produces joy but is not the same as joy.
Fun Magnets Vary Individually
- Those three fun ingredients are universal but experienced differently by each person.
- Each individual has unique 'fun magnets' that trigger playfulness, connection, and flow.
Find and Prioritize Your Fun Magnets
- Reflect on your past fun memories to identify what activities and people spark your fun.
- Prioritize these "fun magnets" and their shared characteristics in your leisure time.
