“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary. ” – Mandy Hale
When’s the last time you did something simply for the fun of it? If it’s been a while, don’t fret; many of us—myself included—find it surprisingly easy to forgo having fun. With all the responsibilities in our lives, making time for play can feel like a “nice-to-have” but ultimately unnecessary thing.
But reflecting on one of the harder moments in my life, I’ve come to understand that fun has a fundamental role in self-care—having fun keeps us emotionally resilient, playful, and feeling positive. It is in our most challenging moments especially, therefore, when we most need to make time for fun and play.
