The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again

by Catherine Price

If we are at all distracted—if our attention is split—we cannot experience True Fun, because fun requires flow, and flow requires that we be fully present.

We only experience what we pay attention to.

dopamine heightens our senses and focuses our attention, creating a state of increased awareness and engagement that helps us remember the details of the experience

studies show that the mere presence of a phone on a table can reduce the perceived quality and intimacy of a conversation.

Fun also often occurs when we escape our normal man-made environments and engage with the natural world.

“Spending time together and having fun is the only thing that matters.”

seeking fun through social activities with other human beings is one of the best uses of our time—regardless