Choose Fun Over Hustle—Just For Today

 

I know it sounds crazy, telling people to have fun on a Monday morning. But think about it, is there really a specific time for fun? 

Day to day, week to week, month to month, you’re on your feet, hustling and fighting for a better future. I commend that. It’s very impressive. 

We all want to grow, become the best version of ourselves, and make sure we’re not falling behind. But in the middle of all that ambition, we forget something important: we need to take a break from the hard work. 

Your life is all about work, work, work, and the idea of having fun starts to feel like a crime. The moment you catch yourself laughing at a silly video or dancing to a tune, the guilt creeps in. Suddenly, there’s a voice in your head saying, “You should be working.”

But the truth is, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. As much as you’re working hard, balance it out with a little fun. It’s not a distraction—it’s a reset. 

Release dopamine. Your body and mind need it. Having fun lifts your mood, and ironically, makes you more productive. 

Personally, I love watching traditional Korean and Chinese dramas. That’s my version of fun. When I’m worked up or stressed out, watching a few episodes helps me reboot and reset. 

Yours might be dancing and singing off-key in the shower, knitting, painting, playing games or even just sitting outside and watching the sky. It doesn’t have to be “useful,” and it doesn’t always have to involve a screen. It just has to make you feel good. 

Fun isn’t even expensive, so why delay it? Try new things, and even if you fail at them, laugh. You’re having fun, remember? It doesn’t need perfection. It just needs you to be silly and enjoy yourself. 

So don’t wait for the weekend. Don’t wait for the “right” moment. Don’t wait for permission. 

If you’re invited out by friends for a fun time, say yes. Don’t say you’re busy. If your heart desires something playful or silly, do it. 

Pick one fun thing and do it today. You’ll enjoy it. We don’t just live to work and pay bills; we’ll be bored to death. We are here to live. 

Choose fun—just for today. You’re allowed to feel good, even on a Monday.