You Need Fun Fridays!
Many years ago, I had a wonderful boss in Boston who introduced me to the idea of “Only Good News On Fridays”. He said it was a bad idea to go into the weekend thinking about depressing things, problems, etc.
He told me to either solve the problem, minimize it until Monday, or figure out a way around it. I found by doing this that most worrisome things could wait until Monday, and a lot of times they resolved themselves on their own given time.
There is definitely something worthwhile in the idea of taking a day to just take a break from the worries of your work and home world. Trying to make your Friday as Fun as possible is just one way to do this.
Depending on whether or not you are religious, you may have a day where you observe the Sabbath and rest. This isn’t that necessarily. This is all about trying to make life fun.
Search out those things that make you smile today, try and find little ways to amp up the fun factor for you and anyone else you care about. Everyone can benefit from a little TGIF or Fun Fridays as I like to call them!
Favorite Ideas for Fun Fridays (or any day for that matter)
Morning
Start the day by having a breakfast different than the usual or maybe you treat yourself to something you wouldn’t normally have.
Ride to work or school
Take a different route or listen to a podcast or audio book. You can also listen to different upbeat music than you normally listen to. Just start your day off on a different note than usual.
Internet browsing
Look for a positive story or funny reels or Memes to make you laugh. Maybe skip the news or just read the highlights for the day.
Happy Friday Ideas
Social Media
Post something fun or positive today, be an inspiration for the ones who read it and spread the “Happy Friday” feeling to your friends and followers.
Lunch
Try to eat something you like and that makes you feel good. Similar to breakfast, have something out of the ordinary. Either pack a special lunch or maybe go out with a friend or co-worker.
Work Day
Listen to some good music or light a candle, do something to change it up from your usual work-a-day lifestyle. Wear a different outfit to transition into the weekend too. Let everything feel just a little bit different than your usual everyday routine.
Good Morning, Happy Friday!
Conversations and Communication with Other People
Try to only say and spread positive words in your interactions with others. It will come back to you in ways you can’t predict or imagine!
Find Time for a Break
Read something fun and light (gossip magazine, cookbook, etc.), or do something you normally think of as frivolous (puzzle, game on your phone, etc.).
Search and Find
Look for what is good in the world, practice gratitude for what you have, and search for and find those who deserve your time and energy today.
Friday Fun for All
On the Ride Home
Call a friend and reminisce a little, catch up with your kids on their day, or connect with your significant other on what you want to do for the weekend.
Friday Night Dinner
Go low maintenance or eat out. Make it easy on yourself!
Friday Night
Plan something fun for you or your family. Watch a movie, play a game, etc. Maybe have standing plans to play cards or have your own dance party in the living room.
Sleep
Prioritize yourself and get a good night’s sleep. Let yourself catch up from the week and get ready for the weekend.
If you repeat this every Friday, you may soon be so excited it really will be – “Thank God It’s Friday!”
We all need one day a week we can look forward to that is the polar opposite of what Mondays seem to bring. So, go ahead and enjoy yourself!
More Ideas for Fun Fridays
If you are looking for even more inspiration, check out these articles to find other ideas to make today or any day a little more fun and playful. We could all use some lightheartedness in today’s world.
How to Have Fun Again When You Forget How
Art of Play: When is the Last Time You Let Yourself Play
Funny TV Shows for When You Need a Laugh
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