When was the last time you really laughed — I mean the kind of laugh that makes your cheeks hurt and your stomach ache? For many of us, life has become a steady rhythm of responsibility, stress, and productivity. We’re checking boxes, managing homes, and juggling work and family — but fun? That somehow slipped off the to-do list.
Mel Robbins recently shared an episode all about adding fun back into your life, and it’s a message worth taking to heart. Fun isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. It’s what keeps you connected to joy, creativity, and the part of yourself that feels fully alive. Here is the link to her most recent episode that sparked my idea for this post.
Mel Robbins : Ways To Add More Fun to Life https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hovcIleL6pQjH75vFZuOy?si=EKs9j3V_SSmktUHzjrUbNQ
Why Laughter Matters
Laughter really is medicine. It lowers stress hormones, boosts your immune system, and helps you feel more connected to others. But beyond the science, it just feels good. When you laugh, even for a few seconds, it’s like hitting a reset button on your mood.
Find Friends Who Make You Laugh
If you think about your favorite people, chances are they’re the ones who make you laugh until you can’t breathe. Seek those people out. Schedule time with them — even if it’s a quick coffee, a phone call, or a text thread full of inside jokes. And if you don’t have much free time, that’s okay. Make the small moments count. A five-minute chat with a funny friend can shift your whole day.
Can you meet a good friend to play a game and have a regular “ Game Night “ What about getting together with friends to do some new silly holiday traditions?
Do Things Just for the Fun of It
As adults, we often only do things that are “productive” or “make sense.” But what about doing things just because they’re fun? Go for a spontaneous drive with music blasting. Take a dance class even if you have two left feet. Try pickleball, karaoke, or painting rocks — anything that brings a smile to your face.
Fun doesn’t have to be big or expensive — it just has to make you feel lighter.
If You Don’t Have Time for Friends… Laugh Anyway
Some days are just too packed. When that happens, don’t forget that laughter can still find you. Watch a few funny videos that make you belly laugh — the kind that you have to replay twice because you can’t stop giggling. Queue up a feel-good comedy. Listen to a podcast that always cracks you up. It all counts.
My husband is great about finding the funniest videos on Instagram and sharing them with me, always on the days I need that laughter the most ! Do you have a friend who has a knack for finding funny videos or can you both share them as a new routine ?
Make Fun a Habit
What if “fun” became part of your weekly routine, not a rare event? Try writing “something fun” on your calendar each week. Even if it’s just 20 minutes, you’ll start to notice how much lighter you feel.
Because here’s the truth: joy doesn’t just happen — we have to invite it in.
So go ahead — laugh more, play more, and give yourself permission to have fun again. You’ll be amazed how much better life feels when you do.
I truly believe that we all need more laughter in this world, even if it’s just for a moment or two.
-Tanya