How to Have Fun as an Adult

Being an adult doesn’t mean you stop having fun. No matter what phase of life you’re in, always try to have fun. It not only keeps you cheerful but also helps boost your productivity, creativity, and health as well. This is why 5-Minute Crafts rounded up the best ways to help you make the most of your playfulness.

1. Be curious.

Dare to ask lots of questions with a smile on your face. It releases dopamine and happy chemicals in your body, lowers your anxiety, keeps you satisfied with life, and improves mental health.

2. Create a play drawer.

Author Sarah Ban Breathnach recommends having a few small indulgences to pamper yourself with and keeping them in a “play drawer.” These indulgences can include things to do when you need a break from your work and wish to be silly for a while, like coloring books for adults, jigsaw puzzles, LEGOs, Play-Doh, and more.

3. Have a bubble-blowing competition.

Here, the rule of the game is the person who makes the biggest and fastest traveling bubble wins.

4. Go ahead and have a play date with a few friends.

Arrange some art supplies, costume pieces, and kids’ games, and have fun. The point is to have as much fun as possible. You can also plan this event with your significant other by going on a scavenger hunt or playing ball instead. These activities keep playfulness alive.

5. If you’re a dog person, play with young, active dogs.

Dogs know how to have a good time by simply running and jumping. If you don’t have a dog, you can borrow one from someone you know, spend some time at a dog park, or volunteer to look after the dogs at a shelter. If you don’t want to indulge in playing with them, you can watch them play instead.

6. Keep some children’s toys at your desk.

Whenever you have a bad day at work or are simply bored, you can lighten the mood by playing with toys at your desk.

7. Dance like no one’s watching.

Whether you’re doing it solo, with friends, or with strangers, in any style or place, dance like you mean it without getting worried or stressed about anything.

8. Get out of your comfort zone.

Kids are born risk-takers, but when we become adults, we tend to stay in our safe place. Once in a while, we should gather the gumption to do things we never expected, like wearing hot pink pants to work. You can also try going to the movies alone or taking yourself out on a solo date.

9. Give out high-fives.

Just like some children give high-fives for no reason at all, maybe we adults can try it too. Hi-five to somebody the next time you hear some good news. It feels fantastic to be all hyped up about little things.

10. Get some sleep.

Sleep impacts your mood significantly. You might have noticed that when you don’t get the proper rest, you tend to become more grumpy, cranky, and prone to stress. But if you sleep well, your mood tends to be good. So the better your mood is, the more you’re also able to have fun.

Bonus: Dare to experiment with new things.

A Reddit user shared a post stating, ’’My dad asked me if I wanted an egg sandwich. I’m not even mad, this is genius!’’ This proves to us how important it is to have the courage to experiment with new things and show your creativity.