We talk a lot about work-life balance. But have you considered your screen-life balance? All the apps we use are like little attention thieves who hack our brains to keep us engaged. In her new book The Power of Fun, health and science journalist Catherine Price talks about how to put down your devices and start rediscovering play.
Pencil in Your Fun
Planning for fun may sound uptight or even counterintuitive, but it’s a crucial strategy. If you don’t put fun on the calendar, it will likely get overshadowed by other commitments on your busy schedule. Remember that fun comes in many sizes — not just long vacations. Try scheduling microdoses of fun with small daily activities. They’re not just a great mood boost; they’ll also improve your overall sense of happiness and well-being.
