Adults are nothing but tall children who have forgotten how to play.
Tom Robbins
When was the last time you did something just for the pure, unbridled fun of it? If you can’t remember, you’re not alone. As we grow up, we’re taught that joy is something to be earned, a reward for a job well done. We put conditions on our happiness, telling ourselves we’ll relax once we get that promotion, lose those last 10 pounds, or meet the love of our life.
Somewhere along the path to adulthood, we lose sight of what used to make us light up. We get bogged down in the serious business of life – the bills, the deadlines, the endless to-do lists. We start to believe that joy is something we’ll get to later when we have more time, more money, more freedom. But the truth is, later never comes.
The good news is, your capacity for joy is already inside you. It doesn’t depend on your circumstances, your achievements, or your waist size. Joy is your birthright – and it’s time to start claiming it.
How to find your inner joy
Today we explore the power of hobbies and determination to find our inner joy. Through a touching story and informative video, you’ll learn how to reconnect with what truly excites you. With exercises designed to help you find your wag, you’ll discover how to reconnect with what truly excites you and bring more joy and happiness into your life.
Story
In today’s heartwarming story, the author April Osteen Simons shares her concern about their puppy Missy, who never barked, jumped up, or wagged her tail. Despite her first worries, the author was determined to find out how to make Missy happy. After months of watching and waiting, Missy finally had her breakthrough…
Click here to read: “Chapter 3 – Find Your Wag” from the book “Better than Ever: Get Your Happy Back, Stress Less, and Enjoy Every Day” (Click the “Read sample” button, and browse to chapter 3)
Exercise
Find your wag
It’s easy to get lost and lose sight of your wag. Especially so if you’re a human. But everyone can find their wag with determination and patience. Go out there, look inside, and try new things. Find your wag!
“I’m not just talking about your work or how you make a living. I’m talking about the underneath stuff, the real you, the person who just might be buried under the stress and pressures of life.” (April Osteen Simons, Better than ever)
Vídeo
The Remarkable Impact of Hobbies on Career
Engaging in hobbies enhances our careers and overall well-being. Hobbies help us develop skills and cross-pollinate between different areas of our lives. By embracing our hobbies, we can inspire others and create a culture that values and encourages the pursuit of diverse interests.
“Every time we let one of our hobbies sit dormant, we have rejected a part of ourselves. Even if it doesn’t provide a monetary income, its value is enormous. That’s one of the best reasons to keep cultivating our hobbies. Without them, we aren’t functioning as our best whole selves.”
Karen McFarlane Holman, Ph.D. Chemistry, Willamette University
Livro
The Happiness Advantage
Click here to read the summary. Click here to buy the book or read sample.
The good news is that we can retrain our brains to spot patterns of possibility, so we can see opportunity every place we look. The secret is that we see what we are looking for, and miss the rest.
“Most individuals follow a formula that has been subtly or not so subtly taught to them by their schools, their company, their parents, or society. That is: If you work hard, you will become successful, and once you become successful, then you’ll be happy. … The only problem is that this formula is broken.” (Shawn Achor, The happiness advantage)
Song
Don’t Worry, Be Happy (Bobby McFerrin)
Click here to listen to the song!
Here’s a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don’t worry, be happy
In every life we have some trouble
But when you worry you make it double
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy now
Quote
Adults are nothing but tall children who have forgotten how to play. (Tom Robbins)
This quote by the author Tom Robbins suggests that as we grow older, we often lose touch with our inner child and the joy of play. We become preoccupied with responsibilities and the stresses of daily life, and forget how to let go and have fun. Deep down, we are still children at heart, and making time for play and enjoyment is important. By reconnecting with our inner child and rediscovering the joy of play, we can bring more happiness and fulfilment into our lives.
“Remember that life is much too serious to take seriously – so never forget how to play. Looking at you tonight, I know you are going to do just fine.” (Tom Robbins)
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