Make Room for Joy: How to Bring More Fun Into Your Everyday Life
When was the last time you did something just for the fun of it? As adults, it's easy to get caught in the routine of work, errands, and responsibilities. But here's the truth: life needs fun. Not just on weekends, holidays, or vacations—but in your everyday life. Because what is life without joy?
At Original Breath Builder®, we know that even serious goals (like improving breath control and lung capacity) get better results when they're paired with fun. That's why our founder, Harold Hanson, designed the Original Breath Builder to turn training into a game. Instead of a chore, it became a challenge—something students looked forward to. That spirit of joyful improvement lives on in our brand today. And we believe that mindset can carry over into every part of your life.
Why Fun Matters:
Fun isn't just about entertainment. Neuroscience tells us that our brains love novelty and play. Fun activities increase dopamine and help reduce stress. They build connection, creativity, and resilience. The more joy you build into your life, the more energy, creativity, and fulfillment you'll feel in other areas.
So how can you add more fun to your everyday life? Start small, start local, and start now.
1. Explore Local Events & Festivals
You don't have to fly across the world to have an adventure. Most towns and cities have weekend events, outdoor concerts, night markets, and festivals—especially in the summer. Search your local event calendars and pick one new thing each month to try. Whether it's a lavender festival, a jazz night in the park, or a community art walk, these experiences can bring novelty and joy into your routine.
Pro Tip: Invite a friend or family member to come along—shared joy multiplies!
2. Host Monthly Themed Nights
Gather your people and create your own fun! Monthly themed events are a great way to build tradition, laugh more, and stay connected.
Try:
Movie nights with costumes, popcorn, and trivia.
Potluck dinner parties where each person brings a dish from a different country.
Board game or trivia nights with a rotating host.
Birthday parties with throwback themes (think 90s, Hollywood, or "come dressed as your favorite snack").
You don't need a reason to celebrate—sometimes "just because it's Tuesday" is reason enough.
3. Plan Monthly Mini-Adventures
Adventure doesn't have to mean expensive travel or elaborate planning. It can be as simple as picking one new thing to do each month with your friends, partner, or community.
Ideas include:
Trying a new restaurant or food truck.
Visiting a new park or hiking trail.
Checking out a museum or gallery you've never been to.
Attending a local open mic night, poetry slam, or small concert.
Having a "monthly adventure goal" adds excitement to your calendar and gives you something to look forward to.
4. Say Yes to Play
Play isn't just for kids. It's for adults too. In fact, we need it. Studies show that adults who make time for play are more productive, creative, and emotionally balanced. Play might look like dancing in your kitchen, trying a new hobby, or making silly videos with your friends. It might look like learning to hula hoop or running through the sprinklers with your kids.
Whatever it looks like for you, lean into it. Joy is productive too.
5. Make Everyday Things a Little More Magical
Joy doesn’t always require a big plan. Sometimes, it’s about infusing your normal routine with a little extra fun:
Put on your favorite music while you do chores.
Light a candle or pour a fancy drink for a regular Tuesday dinner.
Turn breath training or practicing your instrument into a challenge with rewards or goals.
Try journaling a list of things that brought you joy each week—you'll start noticing more of them.
At OBB, we believe in infusing joy into the process—whether it's building lung capacity, training for a concert, or just making it through a stressful week.
Let Summer Be Your Excuse:
Summer is the season of light, warmth, and possibility. It's the perfect excuse to welcome more joy into your life. Go to that rooftop concert. Pack a picnic and invite your neighbors. Wear something that makes you feel like sunshine. Let yourself laugh more often. Say yes to fun. Say yes to connection. Say yes to a life filled with joy.
Because life is too short to save all the fun for "someday."
Here's to a season of laughter, music, and breath-filled joy.