rv-have fun //Enjoying each moment
Hi Steemit community,
Fun doesn't always have to look like luxury. Sometimes, it's peace. Sometimes, it's real. Sometimes, it's letting your mind be free from all the "what next" questions.
So yeah, this is me reminding myself and maybe you too that it's okay to have fun. Even if it's just a few minutes in a day. Even if things aren't figured out yet. We all deserve joy in the middle of everything.
Have you ever felt like life expects you to always be serious,productive, on time, chasing goals,and never stopping to catch your breath? Me too. Lately I've been thinking about how we talk so much about hustling"making it," and growing there's hardly room to breathe,. Let alone have fun. But this topic, "Have fun", struck me deep. Because I realize: fun is a necessity,not an option.
What Does "Have fun" Even Mean to Me?
To me,"have fun" isn't about going on some grand vacation or posting exotic photos. It's simple moments that make your heart smile. it's that laugh with your closet friend. It's dancing to a song you love when nobody's watching. It's treating yourself to whatever small pleasure brings light when things feel heavy.
It's about choosing to pause sometimes. To day "just for this moment, I won't stress over deadlines or expectations." It's not childish; it's healing
How I'm Trying to Have Fun in My Everyday📍
Music breaks: I'll stop whatever I'm doing and put on a song that I love. Sometimes I dance, sometimes I just lean back.
Little treats: Buying a favorite snacks, just for me. It's a small thing, but it's a reminder I deserve joy too.
Laughing fully: Letting myself laugh loud,even at silly jokes. Not holding back because I'm"grown"
On days when my head is heavy, I'll just do nothing. No pressure to # read, work or post.
Just me and silence or soft music.
Reaching out to a friend just to talk or meet up,even when there's no big reason. Sometimes fun comes from Connection.
Why Fun Matters More Than We Realize📍
It renews you
When your spirit is worn down,even the smallest joy can rekindle hope.
It reminds you of yourself
In all the roles we play(student, daughter, friend, business owner( ,we lose part of ourselves. Fun helps you remember who you are beyond expectations.
Challenges I Face Trying to Have Fun📍
Pressure of expectations: I feel guilty pausing when I see what's left undone.
Fear of being judged: "You dey behave like pikin" " You not serious", people day.
Not knowing what"fun" means for me: I struggle to identify what truly refreshes me,not what society says should.
Overload: Sometimes my mind is so full I can't enjoy even small things: my brain whispers "just rest" but then I feel useless for resting.
You don't need to wait for perfect time or big money. Start small:
Watch that funny video
Eat what you like
Go for a walk
Let go of pressure for a day
Text someone you miss
Sing in the rain
So this is me learning and unlearning.
Choosing joy even when I don't feel like I've"earned" it.
Because I deserve to feel good. You do too.
We all deserve joy in the middle of everything.
No pressure. Just vibes
Because at the end of the day, life is not waiting for us to have everything figured out before we smile of feel happy. If we keep postponing joy until our problems are solved,we might never truly live.
I've come to understand that"having fun" doesn't mean being irresponsible. It means choosing to oy the now,even while working trds the future. You can still be focused, ambitious, and serious with your goals, but you can also take breaks,laugh,dance,gist, go out,eat, good food,and just live.
I've seen how moments of fun have helped me recharge. How a simple hangout with a friend gave me the energy to face another stressful week. Or how just talking to someone that makes me laugh deeply changed my mood for the better.
It's those little moments that remind me I'm human. That I deserve to breathe. That I'm not just here to hustle and worry.
So,if you've been waiting for a sigh to rest a bit.. this is it. Go watch that movie. Eat your favorite food. Take your self out. Wear that nice outfit. Post that picture. Dance in your room. Sing out loud. Sleep well.
Whatever fun looks like to you,do it with no guilt.
Life is too unpredictable. Let's find joy where we ca post!
So this is me learning and unlearning.
Choosing joy even when I don't feel like I've"earned" it.
Because I deserve to feel good. You do too.
We all deserve joy in the middle of everything.
No pressure. Just vibes
Because at the end of the day, life is not waiting for us to have everything figured out before we smile of feel happy. If we keep postponing joy until our problems are solved,we might never truly live.
I've come to understand that"having fun" doesn't mean being irresponsible. It means choosing to enjoy the now,even while working towards the future. You can still be focused, ambitious, and serious with your goals, but you can also take breaks,laugh,dance,gist, go out,eat, good food,and just live.
I've seen how moments of fun have helped me recharge. How a simple hangout with a friend gave me the energy to face another stressful week. Or how just talking to someone that makes me laugh deeply changed my mood for the better.
It's those little moments that remind me I'm human. That I deserve to breathe. That I'm not just here to hustle and worry.
So,if you've been waiting for a sigh to rest a bit.. this is it. Go watch that movie. Eat your favorite food. Take your self out. Wear that nice outfit. Post that picture. Dance in your room. Sing out loud. Sleep well.
Whatever fun looks like to you,do it with no guilt.
Life is too unpredictable. Let's find joy where we can
You know, sometimes I look around and it feels like everyone has it all figured out. People are achieving things, moving fast, posting wins back to back..And then there's me just trying to breathe through the noise. Trying to hold it together and not fall behind.
But what I've learned lately is that rest is not laziness. Joy is not a distraction. And having fun even in small ways is not something to feel guilty about
Because when life gets heavy and trust me,it does it those little moments of light that carry you through. The random laughter. The soft music. The warm food you buy for yourself after a long day. The voice of a friend who checks on you when your chest feels tight for no reason. Those are the real things.
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And maybe, just maybe, having fun is one of the way we fight back.
Against pressure. Against burnout. Against that feeling of being invisible in a world that moves too fast.
So no matter where you are in life right now, I hope you find space to smile, even if it's just for five minutes. I hope you stop holding your breath you allow yourself to enjoy your own life.
Because you deserve softness too.
You deserve to feel light sometimes.
This journey is hard enough. Let joy stay with e,even in the quietest way.
That's what" have fun" means to me now finding light where I can,and letting it stay,no matter what life looks life.
Thank you for reading my post!
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