Name: Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life
Uploaded: 2022-07-20T14:26:27Z
Duration: 12 min 33 s
Description: Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life.

Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life.

Catherine Price: Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life

Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life

Exploring the essence of fun, it's revealed as a blend of playfulness, connection, and flow, vital for feeling vibrantly alive.

Fun acts as a health intervention, energizing us and fostering presence, uniting diverse people, and amplifying joy and happiness.

To cultivate more fun: reduce distractions, engage in real interactions, embrace playful rebellion, and prioritize these activities.

Want to have more fun?

*The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again*