Ever heard that phrase “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”? Well, I'm here to tell you it's true. Jack is feeling blue…he’s got too much work that he thinks he needs to do. 🥶

We get so swept up in the hustle, the ambition, the to-do lists longer than a CVS receipt, that we forget a crucial ingredient: a healthy dose of plain ol' fun.

See, when we're clawing our way towards a goal, progress is addictive, right? But constantly chasing improvement can be a grind. We risk burnout, or worse, forgetting why we started in the first place.

This is where 'play' comes in. Not play like a kid on a playground (though that's cool too), but the kind where you let go of expectations. For a musician, that's jamming a song they've perfected. For me, maybe it's experimenting with new abstract painting techniques. For you... well, it could be anything!

The goal is stepping outside your usual achievement-oriented mindset. Find an activity where you focus solely on enjoyment – the process, not the result. It reminds you that the journey itself can be a reward. It's like hitting the mental refresh button.

Think about it - even when pros are stuck doing gigs, shows, or events they're not crazy about, they remind themselves "at least I'm doing what I love!" They focus on the positive core of what they do. Maybe it's not glamorous, but it's a joyful release compared to a day without.

So, today's mission: ditch some of that goal-crushing mentality for a while. Pick up that hobby you've neglected. Do a little doodling, dancing, drumming, strumming, painting, cooking, singing…whatever brings you joy.

Consider this as essential maintenance for your happiness tank.

Life's a long road, my friend. Let's make sure we're smiling along the way. 🙂