Journaling to play

We’re all carrying so much right now! As someone who’s always put in 120% ultra-serious effort on everything, I can tell you from experience that giving everything in our lives such weight, and taking on that much responsibility leads directly to burnout.

There are limits to what we can carry. Some things we’re holding, like health and mental well-being, are heavier than usual. It can feel like there’s more at stake now, even when we make every day decisions like where and when to grocery shop, and how to navigate our social circles.

This is a good time to ask ourselves what we can set down, where we can expend less effort—and this may sound counterintuitive—how we can play more.

Fun, joy and laughter are rejuvenating and help our lives flow with more ease and compassion. Not everything has to be difficult. Are there things we can approach in a different way?

This week let’s journal on these two questions: What can you take less seriously? When can you give yourself a few minutes to play?

I’ll be journaling with you, as this one is especially sticky for me! I plan to revisit this question a few minutes here and there through the week!

Playfully yours,

Suzanne