Have Fun Today
- Simply Jelly Jam
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
In honor of Fun Day on April 1st.
Celebrate Fun Day on April 1st by, well, having fun doing something you enjoy! But first, let us briefly identify a few ways having fun is beneficial to adults.
In case it's helpful, below are the main points covered in this post:
About This Day
Research suggests that enjoying a fun activity reduces stress and anxiety, lifts your mood, promotes creativity, and boosts your energy. In fact, it may improve your health, making life more manageable and enjoyable.
During a TEDTalk by Dr. Stuart Brown (Stuart Brown: Play is more than fun), Dr. Brown discussed how having fun and 'playing' makes people smarter at any age.
My takeaway from learning about this holiday is that fun is essential for mental health!
If you have fun reading and are interested in learning more about research done on the benefits of having fun, check out the following manuscripts available through the National Library of Medicine:
How to Celebrate
The best way to celebrate Fun Day is to, well, have fun! Whether it is something physical like bicycling, sedentary like reading, or quick like solitaire, try to dedicate time doing something you enjoy today.
At the very least, you can crack wholesome jokes outside of class, share silly stories in the office, or listen to comedians' jokes while working at your desk.
I hope to dedicate time playing a video game later this evening. Gaming is one of my many ways to have fun and relieve stress.
What's Next?
Having fun means different things to different people, so be sure to celebrate this day by doing something you enjoy!
Comment below to share ways you like to have fun in life!
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Thanks, and have a great day!
~Simply Jelly Jam
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