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How to be More Fun

How to be More Fun

How to be more fun

"Fun is not a gift; it is a choice. When you drop fear and let your real self out, others feel safe to do the same." - Chris Farmer, lead trainer, Corporate Coach Group

Would you like to be more fun to be around? Here are some suggestions for you:

  1. Rid your mind of fear and anger.
  2. Relax.
  3. Refuse to take things (or yourself) too seriously.
  4. Notice the silliness.

1. Rid your mind of any fear and anger.

Nobody likes to hang around fearful or angry people.

They are no fun whatsoever.

On the other hand, optimistic people are joyous.

So, if you want to be more fun, stop thinking about the things wrong with the world and start looking for reasons to be cheerful.

2. Relax.

Inhibited people are no fun.

Uninhibited people are a great laugh.

That is why people drink alcohol, to lose their inhibitions.

Luckily, you don't need to consume alcohol to lose your inhibitions, you can just decide to be less rigid and more relaxed.

If you want to be fun, RELAX.

Let it all hang-out.

Let your true personality shine.

3. Refuse to take things (or yourself) too seriously.

If you take everything deadly seriously, all the time, then you will be no fun whatsoever.

Learn to switch-off your serious head.

Be frivolous.

Remember the words of the late, great Freddie Mercury, (who was a lot of fun at parties):

Nothing really matters.

Anyone can see,

Nothing really matters,

Nothing really matters to me.

4. Notice the silliness.

If you look for it, you will see silliness in almost every direction.

Fun-people see madness woven into the fabric of everyday life, and they laugh at it.

There is something absurd in most sports, in most politicians, in every pompous person.

All you need to do is to set your antenna to seek-out absurdities in life!

If you are not having fun you are doing something wrong. ~ Groucho Marx

Definition: Fun mindset

A fun mindset is an attitude in personal development that throws out fear and anger, stays relaxed and loose, refuses to treat life or self as too serious, and keeps looking for everyday humour. If any one of these four traits fades, the mindset stops being fun.

Show CG4D Definition
Context: Personal development
Genus: attitude
Differentia:
  • Rejects fear and anger
  • Keeps the body and mind relaxed
  • Treats life and self with lightness
  • Actively spots humour in daily events

Article Summary

Being fun is not a trick; it is a choice. When you drop fear and anger, relax your mind, stop taking life too seriously and look for hidden jokes around you, you light up a room and inspire others to do the same.

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Did You Know: Key Statistics

Gallup Global Emotions Report 2023 found that people who laughed or smiled a lot the day before were 31% more likely to say they were doing well in life. UK Health and Safety Executive data for 2023 show that stress, worry and low mood caused 49% of all work-related sick days.

About the Author: Chris Farmer

Chris

Chris Farmer is the founder of the Corporate Coach Group and has many years' experience in training leaders and managers, in both the public and private sectors, to achieve their organisational goals, especially during tough economic times. He is also well aware of the disciplines and problems associated with running a business.

Over the years, Chris has designed and delivered thousands of training programmes and has coached and motivated many management teams, groups and individuals. His training programmes are both structured and clear, designed to help delegates organise their thinking and, wherever necessary, to improve their techniques and skills.

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