The Big Whys Of Intentional Fun & Joy
- Oct 17, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 29, 2024
Written by: Jayne Sanders, Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
When I did purpose and life coaching, I always ‘assigned’ fun and joy as one each client’s Next Steps. A hike, coffee with friends, a weekend getaway – anything out of the day-to-day routine and experiences. People don’t take enough time away. They don’t put self-care first. They don’t plan ahead to ensure fun and joy is part of their coming weekend or week nights.
No wonder so many people are burned out, bored, going through the motions, and living without joyful anticipation and happiness! We are so busy that we need to PLAN AHEAD and ensure fun and joy are an integral part of our lives. Why?
Because there are numerous scientifically proven benefits!
I did quite a bit of research about these benefits, below are most of the resources of the benefits that follow in this article:
Lawrence, Rogers & Wadsworth 2015
Chida & Steptoe 2008
Boehm et al 2015
Kim, Smith & Kubzansky 2014 & 2015
Koelsch et al 2016
Berges, Seale & Ostir 2014
American Psychological Association
Yale University
WHO – World Health Organization
After all, as Rita Ghatourey, an author in India known for her quotes, says,
“You don’t stop having fun when you get old, you get old when you stop having fun.”
I’m just going to list these benefits here, they are self-explanatory, some with a little overlap but in my opinion still worth including:
Improved heart health
Lower cortisol = ability to combat stress
Stronger immune system
Overall healthier lifestyle
Can help reduce pain
Increased life longevity
Better quality sleep
Increased creativity
Better memory
Makes you more likable
Improves relationships
Makes us smarter
Balances hormones if physical activity
Makes you more energetic & youthful
Of course there are endless ways to have fun. I have listed just a few below to get your creative juices flowing:
Games – board, charades
Sports
Pets
Creative projects
Picnic, hike
Coffee with friends; parties
Making money $$$
And Travel!
Probably the fastest growing way to have fun, to bring bucket-list experiences and memories into your life, is TRAVEL.
And travel also offers us many benefits, many of them similar to the benefits gained by fun and joy, and also scientifically proven:
Reduce stress
Enhance happiness and satisfaction
Stronger immune system
Reduce risk of heart attacks
Improve creativity
Lower risk of depression
Increased life longevity
Broaden your horizons – new people, cultures, locations, ways of life, languages
Reduce prejudice and preconceptions
Opportunity to learn about yourself – your tastes, likes, interests, feelings
Gain new skills
Boost your confidence
Create memories
Gain friends all over the world
Increase gratitude for what you have and where you live
So, the conclusions available through this information include:
Being happy and joyful and having fun offer many benefits
One of the most popular (and growing) ways to have fun and joy is TRAVEL
Travel also offers many benefits
One way to be able to travel more often for lower cost and hassle is DreamTrips, and you can make money while doing it! DreamTrips is fast becoming the world’s 1 travel membership company and has a 90% retention rate.
Here’s a short outline of what’s available through DreamTrips:
Business Opportunity
Change lives with more fun, travel, and ++ income
Incomparable, generous compensation plan $$$
Includes membership and an international trip!
Membership
Luxury travel and more at unbeatable prices
Over 1MM members with 90% retention rate
Curated trips in 70+ countries and expanding
So, as Hans Christian Andersen once said:
“Enjoy life. There is plenty of time to be dead.”
Jayne Sanders, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Jayne Sanders is a Travel Ambassador with Dream Trips International. She brings more joy and fun into people’s lives in two ways: 1. By helping them create an additional and lucrative income stream, and 2. By introducing them to more experiences and memories through luxury travel at unbeatable prices. In over 70 countries, Dream Trips is fast becoming the world’s 1 travel membership club and boasts a 90% retention rate – once on a Dream Trip, you’re hooked by their value, safety, experiences and fun! Jayne’s webpage is https://dreamtripsintl.com/jaynesanders, reach her at jayne@purposewhisperer.com.
