When you want to have fun, you need to have the right attitude and take every opportunity to do so. If you're relaxed and not afraid to be a little frivolous, you can have fun almost anywhere, whether it's at a party or in the middle of a day at work. To know how to have more fun, alone or with others, all you have to do is read the first part of this article. If you want more specific advice, you can check out the other sections as well.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Having Fun Alone
Step 1. Find a new hobby or passion
The fun may not be great if you feel like you're doing the same thing every day. Finding a new hobby is a fantastic way to spice up your routine, learn something new, and give you something to aspire to on a daily basis. Finding a new hobby will also force you to set aside some time for yourself and make you feel less stressed, as a result you will tend to have more fun.
- Explore your artistic side. Learn to draw, paint or take professional photos. You will learn to see the world from a different perspective and your daily life will be more fun.
- Try becoming a lyricist. Write a poem, a play or a short story and delight in expressing every emotion. You don't need to be Hemingway or Camilleri to feel happy and fulfilled.
- Learn a new sport to practice on your own. Try running, swimming or doing power yoga. Whatever you choose, be sure to commit to doing it at least once a week, so that you are always aware that you can have fun on your own.
- Learn a new skill. Taking up a new business is always fun, whether it's learning to knit, Japanese or fix a car.
Step 2. Listen to some music
Common opinion suggests that music helps reduce stress and is an excellent remedy for moodiness. When you feel overwhelmed by stress, listen to some music you really like, then make it a part of your life, a habit.
- Think of stress as a "cue" that you remember to bring music into your life.
- Stress (signal) leads to listening to music (habit) which, in turn, will improve your mood.
Step 3. Think more positively
Thinking positive is a great remedy to give new life to the things you do routinely and, consequently, to give you the opportunity to enjoy them more. It allows you to give a new light to your whole life: daily habits, friends and your goals will be more attractive once you learn how to make the most of every situation. So stop getting obsessed with the little things that can go wrong and start thinking with more optimism:
- Remember the things you are grateful for. Make a list of what you love about your life and the people who are close to you. It will help keep you in a good mood throughout the day.
- When preparing to do something, think about the best case scenario and not the worst. As soon as you start worrying, fight negative thoughts with positivity.
- Avoid complaining all the time. It's okay to do this from time to time, but if you always complain about even the little things, you will ruin your enjoyment and that of the people around you.
Step 4. Get out of your comfort zone
Another great way to have fun on your own is to get out of your comfort zone. Instead of doing the same thing day after day, dedicate yourself to something completely unexpected that you would never think you would do, no matter how silly or inconsistent with your usual behavior.
- Get in touch with nature. If you are someone who really enjoys being indoors, spend an afternoon in the park or on a short hike. It will be a pleasant surprise for you to find out how much fun it can be.
- Watch a movie you think you hate. Regardless of how silly it may be, it will be fun if it's something completely new to you.
- Taste a food of a type of cuisine that you would not normally try. You will be surprised how fun it is to offer your taste buds completely new flavors.
Step 5. Reduce the stress in your life
You will never be able to enjoy yourself if you keep getting distressed by the little problems you may encounter. If you keep worrying about when you will be able to get your jobs done or hang around like a zombie because you don't get enough sleep due to stress, you will never be able to enjoy yourself. Here's how to reduce stress and have more fun as a result:
- Relax your mind. Spend some time on meditation, yoga or take long walks to think about the day ahead.
- Relax your body. Just 30 minutes of physical activity a day or a good massage, once or twice a week, are ideal for relieving tension.
- Make time for fun. Regardless of how stressed you feel, you should give yourself some fun time each week - even better if on a daily basis. Having a few hours a week to devote to fun can help you significantly improve your mental state.
- Get enough sleep. Going to bed and waking up around the same time each day ensures an improvement in your energy levels and makes you feel more capable of handling your responsibilities.
Part 2 of 4: Having fun with others
Step 1. Find a new activity that you can do with your friends
If you hang out with other people and try new things, it's almost certainly guaranteed you'll have more fun. Finding the right company to experiment with new activities together is a fun experience regardless. Here are some things you might try:
- Join a sports team. Whether it is to face a competition or to simply play soccer with some friends, it will be fun guaranteed.
- Devote yourself to a cultural activity. Go to the theater, museum or concert.
- Organize a themed party. This is a great way to have fun with your friends, whether it's a masquerade party or a detective dinner to uncover a fake murder.
- Try a new restaurant. Go to a new place, to taste the food or to take advantage of their promotions; imagine the great chats with friends while you are at the table.
- Cook together. Invite a few friends to your house and cook a dinner together or have fun making new types of desserts.
Step 2. Go dancing
Dancing with friends is always fun, no matter how silly or insecure you may feel. You can dance at a party, in a club with some friends or even just in the middle of the street if the mood is right. Moving your body to the music and singing the words of a silly song will make you even more fun.
If you like to dance, taking a class in salsa, cardio, hip hop, or any other type of dance will make your life a lot more fun
Step 3. Hang out with the right people
Part of the fun is having people around who bring more joy and fun into everyday life. If you hang out with negative people or one who is always sad for no reason, you will never be able to have fun with others. Here's how to surround yourself with people who will make your life more fun:
- Hang out with people who are spontaneous and fun - this type of people can have fun in even the most unlikely places;
- Go out with people who make you die of laughing - if you laugh, you will be able to have fun in any kind of situation;
- Date positive people - optimists are always excited about life and are certainly more fun than negative ones, who always complain.
Step 4. Laugh more
One of the best ways to have more fun is to simply laugh more. Other people can help you, whether it's because they make you laugh with their jokes or maybe you find yourself in the middle of a ridiculous situation with them. Here's how to have fun while laughing more:
- Watch something fun with your friends. Go to the cinema to see a comedy or maybe a comedy show. Instant fun!
- Play a board game. Board games are guaranteed laughs to share with your friends.
- Play the mime game. This old game is always a source of laughter.
- Don't be afraid to look silly or goofy. When you are with your friends you can sing using the brush as a microphone, wear unlikely clothes or dance like crazy. Let go of your inhibitions.
Step 5. Live an adventure
This is another way to have fun with others. This could mean organizing a road trip, booking a vacation, or visiting a nearby place you've never seen.
- A trip by car is a guarantee of fun. Bring good things to eat, a mix of bad pop music and a map.
- Go to the beach or to a forest. You'll have a blast if you're outdoors with a group of friends willing to do anything.
- Plan an unforgettable vacation, perhaps abroad. Have fun being a tourist, perhaps acting a little over the top.
Part 3 of 4: Having fun at work
Step 1. Build strong relationships
One of the reasons you may not feel a lot of enthusiasm when you go to work is that you don't like the company of your coworkers. You can change the state of affairs by making an effort to get to know them better, trying to be kinder, asking them questions, and appreciating the time you spend with them.
- Take some time to get to know your colleagues. Talk about your families and your interests.
- Don't just think about work. Be available instead of appearing to be too busy all the time and you will see that many will want to talk to you.
- Go for lunch with a colleague. You will certainly appreciate having pleasant conversations and the chance to get to know each other better.
- Cultivate your relationship with colleagues even outside the office: invite them for a drink or coffee after work.
Step 2. Spice up your workspace
You can have more fun at work if you try to make your work environment a little more lively. While you may not have a ton of control over how your workspace looks, there are a few things you can do to make it more welcoming.
- Add some decorations, perhaps a fun poster and a colorful vase containing flowers.
- Bring some food. Make some cookies or bring some sweets to offer everyone. You will see how everyone will become more friendly and in a good mood.
- Spice up your workspace. Hang up a nice calendar and photos to make your work environment more cheerful.
Step 3. Plan after work excursions
If you want to have fun in the workplace, you should try doing it with your colleagues even after the work day is over. You can schedule a lunch with colleagues once a week or even twice a month, otherwise try to just invite a few colleagues to dinner from time to time.
- If you're having a party, invite some of your colleagues. You will be able to attend them in a cheerful and carefree environment.
- You could also volunteer with your colleagues. You will be able to enjoy yourself while doing something good for others.
Step 4. Take some breaks
If you want to have fun in the workplace, you can't stay parked at your desk 12 hours a day. Taking a break at least every hour will help you recharge your mind and body, you will feel more energetic and, as a result, you will be able to have more fun throughout the day.
- Go out for lunch. Leaving the office for lunch, whether you are alone or with a colleague, will allow you to disconnect from the work environment for a while and make you feel happier to return to work.
- Get some exercise. Even if you're in the office all day, take at least 10-15 minutes to go for a walk, whether it's outside or around the office.
- Try taking the stairs instead of taking the elevator if possible. This can also turn into a break to get some exercise.
- Don't always do the same thing. Alternate archiving with phone calls and emails, so individual tasks won't bore you.
Step 5. Play some games while you work
It won't have much impact on your productivity if you take a break from time to time to play a few games. Even just playing with clay or a magic spring while sitting at your desk will make your work day a little more fun.
- If the work environment is more casual, throwing a rubber ball between colleagues can be a lot of fun.
- If you have an office all to yourself, hanging a basket on your door and trying a few shots with a light ball from time to time can brighten your working hours.
Part 4 of 4: Having fun at school
Step 1. Respect your teachers
You'll have a lot more fun in school if you learn to see your teachers as human and give them the respect and attention they deserve. And if you value them a lot, you will follow their lessons with much more enthusiasm.
- Be friendly. Greet them before class starts and when you meet them in the hallways.
- Get to know them better. Maybe you can chat with us every now and then before the class starts.
- Show interest in various subjects. Listen carefully, ask good questions, and your teacher will appreciate you more.
Step 2. Have fun with your mates
If you want to have fun at school, you will need to find ways to do it with your classmates at the right times. While you shouldn't interrupt classes by being stupid, you can still make the most of your time at school by having fun with your friends whenever possible.
- Meet at the school bar or in front of the vending machine. Enjoy the fun chats and wait for those moments you spend together with trepidation and joy. Avoid breaking down at the last minute for lunch or finishing homework for the next class, or you'll miss out on tons of opportunities to make new friends.
- Chat before school, during recess and when you go out. Organize yourself so that you always have a closest friend by your side as you move from lesson to lesson.
- If you go to school too early, don't be a zombie and take the opportunity to chat with your friends. The conversation will also help you wake up.
Step 3. Be interested in what you study
While it may not seem too "cool" to be passionate about what you learn, you will soon realize how beneficial it is to be interested in the subjects you study and have fun in the process. It's no fun if you get bored in class, don't understand the lesson, or there's nothing that you look forward to in the day.
- Be a great student. If you do all your homework and study for the exams, you will be more immersed in the subjects you study. If you are prepared, you will follow the lessons more carefully.
- Learn about your favorite topics outside of school. If there are any subjects that you particularly like, such as history or civics, you will have more fun if you explore the topics even outside the school context.
- Give each subject a chance. Do not decide in advance to hate math or not to be inclined to geometry. Tell yourself that every subject has at least one topic that you find interesting, regardless of how difficult it has been to understand the concepts so far.
Step 4. Find extra-curricular activities to do
Another great way to have fun at school is to participate in extra-curricular activities that make your days more enjoyable. You shouldn't join an association or sports team just because you think they can improve your resume, but because you are genuinely interested in that type of activity and want to improve yourself while having fun.
- Dedicate yourself to sports. Choose a sporting activity that allows you to exercise and have fun at the same time. Such an activity shouldn't be torture for you.
- Become part of an association. Choose one that helps you explore your interests, such as a school newspaper or a discussion group.
- Learn more about the people who share your chosen activities with you. An important part of an out-of-school activity is the bond you will be able to create with the people around you. Make the most of these experiences and make as many connections as possible.
Advice
- Go out with your friends at least once a week.
- Having a passion beyond school or work will make you feel good.
- Ask your friends, colleagues and relatives what they do for fun and take a cue from their advice.
- Choose activities that suit your character. If you enjoy being outdoors, you may get bored of being locked in a classroom while learning to play an instrument.
- Try to travel to experience new cultures.
- Participate in the activities of your city and parish.
- Do the things you enjoy.
- Don't let anyone ruin your day with their bad mood.
- Having a hobby you can indulge in as soon as you have some free time is a great way to relieve stress on even the busiest of days.
