When Happiness Feels Elusive, Try Making Fun a Habit Instead

News Source : Psychology Today
News Summary
- Mike Rucker, Ph.D., is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and author of The Fun Habit.
- The PLAY Model is a practical way to mindfully discover what truly lights you up and organize your time in a way that invites more enjoyable activities into your day-to-day.
- The goal is to gently replace moments that leave you feeling drained or distracted with moments that help you feel present and engaged.
- You don't need a full life reset to start having more fun.
- You just need to give yourself permission to begin.
There is a common misconception that happy people are simply naturals at having fun. However, the truth is that, as adults, most of us are busy. Really busy. Between our jobs, our families, and the e [+6008 chars]