This poor guy was struggling to have fun, but it wasn't genuine. Katherine's approach to fun didn't involve forcing herself to enjoy something she hated. However, finding more fun in life would require time and effort. It shouldn't feel like work, but rather interesting and enjoyable. Overcoming misconceptions about what feels fun is also essential. Many times, the word 'fun' is used without really meaning it. Genuine fun should be the goal.
Listener Natalie Robinson was worried she and her fellow running club members weren't having enough fun - life was just getting in the way. But what could she and her friends do? They found inspiration in the two episodes of The Happiness Lab dedicated to Dr Laurie Santos's own quest to regain the fun and playfulness of her youth.
So here's another opportunity to listen to part one of that story again.
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