I Want to Make Time for Fun

Each week, I post a video about some Pigeon of Discontent raised by a reader. Because, as much as we try to find the Bluebird of Happiness, we're also plagued by the Pigeons of Discontent.

This week's Pigeon of Discontent, suggested by a reader, is: "I want to make time for fun."

If you want to read more about this resolution, check out…

Have fun that's actually fun-for you.

Quiz: How fun is your workplace? Your home?

5 myths about fighting the blues.

How about you? Have you found any strategies for making sure that you make time for fun, for leisure, for goofing off? It's important, I think; otherwise we start to feel depleted and harassed.

You can post your own Pigeon of Discontent at any time; also, from time to time, I'll make a special call for suggestions.

You can check out the archives of videos here.

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