Fun rarely gets attention when it comes to mental health. And that's a huge oversight, because fun (or play) is a really powerful concept when it comes to good mental health. And, when we're dealing with something like depression, infusing more fun or play into our day can be a really potent support to help us feel a bit better. Of course, there are obstacles that can block our fun. In this episode, we're unearthing episode #5 for a bit of a primer on fun. We discuss what fun is, how fun can take shape, how mindset can shift us immediately into fun, and some common obstacles. And next episode, you'll find a play meditation so you can take what we talk about here in this episode and start practicing more fun.

Links and Sources:

• Resilient Community Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!
• Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)
• More pods on our element of "Fun"
• #19 The Power of Play: Clocks vs Clouds and Taming Your Wild Things
• Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility (Dr. Langer's book highlighting the counterclockwise research)
• About Portia Nelson (Autobiography in Five Short Chapters)

Full transcript available at: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2148040990