Here we are in mid-January when our new year resolutions are beginning to be put to the test. For some of us that means we're drinking more water or going on long walks or trying to meditate daily. But there's another category of resolutions that we're going to explore over the next few weeks.

The first seems simple on the surface: "I want to have more fun." If only it were as easy as it sounds.

Today's guest, Dr. Mike Rucker is the author of The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life, which has been featured in  publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Forbes. 

A joy-seeking psychologist, Dr. Rucker challenges us to break free from the happiness trap, reclaim lost hours, and embrace the pursuit of joy and wonder in everyday life.

You'll learn:

• Why we get stuck in the happiness trap
• How to use the time audit and Play Model to figure out where we can add more joy and fulfillment
• How to incorporate fun into work
• Why anticipation is more than half the fun
• Why fun is important physically
• The difference between fun, joy, and whimsy
• How we can fit fun in even when our lives are immensely complicated
• And so much more...

Learn more about Dr. Mike Rucker:

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