The easy acronym can help people have more fun in the day-to-day CHANHASSEN, Minn. , Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With 27% of Americans saying they are too stressed to function, and approximately 20% experiencing forgetfulness or difficulty making decisions when stressed according to a 2022 study, having fun in daily life has never been more important.
Experience Life magazine , published by Life Time (NYSE: LTH ), wants to help everyone make more space for fun in their lives and suggests building on the easy-to-remember acronym "SPARK," coined by author and health and science journalist Catherine Price , to help them discover both big and small moments of joy: S – Space: Make room for fun in your life, physically and mentally. Whether that means rearranging your after-work routine to allow for free time or decluttering your home to make room for an at-home yoga practice, being physically and mentally ready for fun pays dividends. P – Pursue: Pursuing your passions in addition to your hobbies can lead you further down the path to fun.
Hobbies and passions are similar, but not identical: Hobbies can provide relaxation, but passions make us feel alive and fulfilled on a deeper level. A – Attract: Open yourself up to the possibility of fun by thinking of ways you can welcome it into your life. Making room in your life for spontaneity, silliness, or vulnerability isn't always easy — but the connections these emotions foster can help you embrace the joy of everyday life.
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