I have an important question for you – Have you been all work and no play lately?
As I was scrolling through my blog posts, I noticed that the blog and consequently myself have definitely been in the all work and no play category lately.
Since it’s Friday today with the weekend fast approaching (not to mention the first day of spring here in Australia on Sunday) I thought it was time to lighten up a little.
Sometimes we can get so bogged down with the daily drama happening in our lives (think work, family, relationships, finances) that we lose our sense of playfulness and fun. Instead, we worry about our jobs, the bills – you name it.
When we worry, life feels anything but light.
Let’s turn that around! I give you permission to take a personal development break. Woo-hoo!
So what adventure, play, relaxation or fun do you have in your life at the moment?
Our adventures don’t always have to be grand. If for whatever reason you have been stuck in the house a lot lately, finding a fantastic new cafe up the road can be a fun discovery. This happened to me during the week, so you can guess where I’m going for a well priced and delicious breakfast over the weekend!
When everything feels so damn serious, we often forget to simply enjoy ourselves and relax.
If you need some inspiration in the fun department, check out my earlier post – Are you having enough fun?
If you have been all work and no play either for your employer or within your own business, you might also enjoy – Do You Have a Fun Plan?
While I realize this might sound a little counter-intuitive to the idea of having fun, but if you have been working too often and too hard, you might need to schedule in some downtime and fun. Scheduling in downtime is the first step and let’s face it, if you have been working hard you have been scheduling priorities and goals, so you might as well use that scheduling habit to your advantage!
You don’t need to schedule having fun down to the last detail, instead focus on scheduling the time to have a break from work.
Today’s post is a friendly reminder that we need to lighten up. Sometimes life needs to be silly, frivolous and fun.
It’s also one of those note to self moments since I have been taking life in general way too serious lately.
Make sure your life is not all work and no play.
Take a deep breath, believe that everything will work out and go out into the world and enjoy yourself. Play on!
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Great reminder Thea. At my workplace, we try to keep the atmosphere light and fun so it’s a bit less like work and a bit more fun.
Hi Joe
That’s cool that your workplace combines work with a bit of fun. So many companies could do with more of that!!!
Cheers
Thea
Hi, Thea.
It’s a long weekend here in Canada with Labour Day approaching.
I agree. We’ve got to remember to play, to explore and be open to new experiences and adventures however small.
Yesterday, I went on a midday city bus adventure ;o^ to visit a new restaurant during my lunch break. I had been following the owner’s blog for almost two years, reading his accounts of his dream, his plans with his business partner, challenges and accomplishments. This past week, they offered a free lunch to early supporters and followers.
One playful, curious activity I did while on vacation two weeks ago was to visit as many local area parks as possible in one week. In addition to visiting new parts of the city (by bus and foot) and getting in a lot of walking, I played with my photographic skills and recorded my adventures in my blog. Interested parties can start reading here: http://shewrite63.wordpress.com/2013/08/18/illuminating-tour/
The reality of work has come about again, to earn a living while being professional with a hint of playfulness when appropriate. I have another fun adventure planned during another well-deserved vacation yet will write about it after it is done and I have sorted through dozens of photographs.
Play. Write. Grow! Errr… Write. Change. Grow!
Best wishes,
T
Hey TJ
Thanks so much for your great comment.
So happy to hear that you have been out exploring. It’s always great to explore new things! The Illuminating tour looked great, I loved the bunnies as well. Love that you did a lot of walking, I am a big walker myself when in a new place. It helps me get my bearings by walking around. It also means I can eat more of the local goodies because I know I will walk it off or at least that’s the excuse I’m sticking with for eating so much yummy food! Food is a joy and adventure in life as well, embrace it I say!
Speaking of food that is great that you got to visit the bloggers restaurant, it’s great they rewarded their loyal readers like that. Fab idea.
No doubt that is one of your babies on the header of your WordPress blog, just gorgeous. Made me smile.
Keep exploring and playing and I look forward to seeing you here again soon. I look forward to checking out your next adventure.
All the best
Cheers
Thea