3 Ways to Have More Fun, Be Spontaneous, and Enjoy Your Life Again

Summary

In this episode, Marie Forleo emphasizes the importance of bringing fun into everyday life. Drawing from research, she explains how fun boosts creativity, reduces stress, and makes us healthier. She shares her own childhood experiences of turning work into play, teaching that fun is an inside job. Marie challenges viewers to make fun a daily practice by incorporating it into even the simplest tasks. By choosing to 'bring the party,' we enrich our relationships and create a more joyful, fulfilling life. Marie encourages everyone to embrace their inner child and let go of regrets about not having enough fun.

Takeaways

• 😀 Fun is an inside job and always within your control; it's a choice you make every day.
• 😀 Research shows that fun improves memory, concentration, creativity, and reduces stress.
• 😀 Fun helps strengthen the immune system and makes you healthier and stronger.
• 😀 One of the biggest regrets people have in life is not letting themselves be happier and more playful.
• 😀 Fun can be incorporated into any activity, and it doesn't have to be complex or time-consuming.
• 😀 Bring the party into everyday life by adding elements like music, dancing, and movement.
• 😀 Have a daily practice of bringing fun into your routine, such as creating a 'party' for mundane tasks.
• 😀 Decide on the elements that make a party fun for you, such as music, food, or beverages.
• 😀 Make fun a priority and commit to having a good time, even if it's something as simple as making lunch.
• 😀 Surrounding yourself with fun and positive energy strengthens your relationships and makes life more enjoyable.

Q & A

What is the core message behind Marie Forleo's discussion on fun?

The core message is that fun is an inside job and a choice. Marie emphasizes that we have the power to decide daily to bring fun into our lives, regardless of external circumstances.

Why is having fun considered important according to the research mentioned?

Research shows that fun enhances cognitive functions such as memory, concentration, and creativity. It also reduces stress, strengthens the immune system, and improves overall health.

What does Marie say about regrets at the end of life?

Marie references Bronnie Ware’s book 'The Top Five Regrets of the Dying,' where one of the biggest regrets people have is not allowing themselves to be happier, sillier, and enjoy life more.

How did Marie's parents influence her view on fun?

Marie’s parents taught her to bring fun into any situation. They turned work into a party by including music, pizza, and dance breaks while working, showing that you can have fun no matter what you’re doing.

What are the three main tips Marie gives for adding more fun to your life?

1. Recognize that fun is a choice and within your control. 2. Decide what elements of fun are important to you (e.g., music, movement). 3. Commit to making fun a daily practice, such as setting a specific time to 'start your party.'

How does Marie incorporate fun into her own daily routine?

Marie and her partner Josh make a daily practice of turning mundane activities into fun moments, like having a cocktail and puzzling session or a hiking and cooking party. They also use 'cleaning parties' to make chores enjoyable.

What advice does Marie give Leona about reconnecting with her spontaneous side?

Marie encourages Leona to embrace fun as a daily practice, even if she feels out of practice. She advises Leona to start small, like turning routine tasks into mini-parties, and gradually reconnect with her childlike spontaneity.

How does fun contribute to relationships, according to Marie?

Marie suggests that having fun strengthens relationships, as people are naturally drawn to those who bring joy and energy. Even in a pandemic, she finds that maintaining fun practices helps keep her social connections alive, whether through Zoom or FaceTime.

What role does commitment play in bringing fun into daily life?

Marie emphasizes that commitment is key. When you decide in advance to make fun a part of your day, it becomes much more likely to happen. The intention to 'start your party' makes it more tangible and actionable.

Why does Marie encourage viewers to share their fun practices with her?

Marie encourages viewers to share their fun practices as a way of building a community of support and inspiration. By using the hashtag #bringtheparty and sharing their experiences, they can motivate others to embrace more fun in their lives.