How to Have More Fun

Life is short.

Sure, the challenges and stress of making a living, finding connection, and navigating the world can get you down sometimes.

It’s still important to enjoy the short 80 or so years we have in this experience.

Try Different Things

Go out of your way to experiment with new and novel adventures in life.

It could be a big event, like a cross country road trip to see several iconic national parks. You could also start locally, visit a state park the next town over, or a museum or festival in your own city.

You could even go for a walk in a neighborhood you’ve never been in before.

Grab a coffee or a snack in an ethnic restaurant you’ve never tried.

International travel can be interesting (it’s overrated). Most people have lived in an area for years, or their entire lives, and never looked into the beautiful sights within a few hours drive of their doorstep.

Look for new ways to expand your perspectives and open yourself up to new things.

Check out my post “How to Spend A Weekend Alone”.

Say Yes to Every Invitation

Challenge yourself to graciously accept every invitation someone extends to you.

Time is the only thing we really have.

When someone wants to invest some of their precious time with you, appreciate it.

This piece of advice is tied to the first.

Other people, like co-workers, acquaintances, and neighbors can invite you to experiences that you would never have conceived of on your own.

You may get introduced to a new passion that could completely change your life.

By following this principle, I got introduced to training muay Thai, peak bagging, attending punk rock shows, and more.

If you’re looking to make new friends, this is a great way to meet people.

Don’t Make An Identity Out of Your Failures

Speaker and author Brian Tracy advised, “Failure makes you stronger and more resilient”.

It hurts to fall and scrape your knee, but that’s how we learn.

When things don’t work out, feel thankful for the lesson, forgive yourself for your mistakes, and move on.

Craft an identity of humility, as a learner, an action taker, and someone who doesn’t need validation from absolutely everyone.

Some people will like you, some won’t. (See my post “Treat People Well”)

Some job interviews, dates, conversations, and interactions will go exactly like you want them to. Most won’t.

Take it all in stride.

Celebrate when you win. Learn when you lose. Keep smiling and remember that this human experience is just a dream.

Conclusion

Above all, have fun