Being an adult can feel like one long to-do list. There always seems to be something that you have to do and no time left over to do the things you want. With bills to pay, laundry to wash, and kids to raise, it can feel like there’s never any time to just play.
It’s so easy to get stuck on the hamster wheel of life. But being caught in an endless cycle of work, chores, sleep, and repeat is no fun for anyone. Sometimes, you just need to forget the to-do list for a while, and make some time to play.
At Wicked Uncle, we’re all about the serious business of having fun. So, if you need to bring more fun into your life we’re here to help! To get your started we’ve put together a list of 8 fun things we did as kids that we should all still do as adults.
Being an adult is hard; let’s make some time to play!
- Play outside
- Doodle
- Make a rubber band ball
- Daydream
- Tell stories
- Build a fort
- Sleep in
- Play with toys!
1. Play outside
Too many of us adults are guilty of not spending enough time outside. We’re indoors all day, sitting at a desk, staring at a computer, and we miss out on the beauty of the outdoors. We all know that fresh air and exercise is good for our health and well-being. So, don’t forget to step outside every once in a while. If you can manage it, get out there and play! Climb a tree, get into a water fight, or just go for a walk. The choice is yours!
2. Doodle
Don’t make doodling become a lost art! Doodling is good for you. It’s relaxing, it enhances creativity, and it can even give you a well-needed emotional outlet. Plus, it’s fun! The past years have shown a resurgence of doodling for both kids and adults. Get yourself a good doodle book, or just grab some paper and a pencil and let your creativity flow!
3. Make a rubber band ball
We’ve all got rubber bands lying around at home, so you may as well do something useful with them. Making a rubber band ball is something you probably haven’t done for years. So, here’s a reminder of how to make one:
- Wad 10 rubber bands together.
- Use a small rubber band to hold them together.
- Start the ball with small rubber bands.
- Use consecutively larger rubber bands as your ball get larger and rounder.
- Continue indefinitely.
- Gather the accolades you deserve for creating The World’s Largest Rubber Band Ball.
- Revel in glory.
- See upcoming list item #4: Daydream
4. Daydream
Daydreaming is essential. A little mind wandering, it turns out, is good for your working memory. And the better your working memory is, the more you can daydream. It’s a circle of mental happiness. We all need a few minutes away from reality once in a while, and what better way to do it than with a daydream.
5. Tell stories
You probably already read stories to your kids every night. But do you ever make up your own? Your stories don’t have to win the Pulitzer prize, they don’t even have to be very good. Having your kids love your stories is enough. This is something they’ll remember forever. And we’ve got you covered if you need a journal to write all your masterpieces in.
6. Build a fort
Who said that building forts is just for kids? Sometimes building a place to close out the world for a little while is a good thing. There’s a lot going on out there in the world that is out of your control, but inside your fort, the world is what you want. Read a book in there, watch a movie, or move straight to item #7…
7. Sleep in
Adults, the world demands a lot of you, all the time, every day. You need rest; it’s not laziness, it’s a scientific fact. Choose a day, even if it’s just one day a week, when you can sleep in if you want to. Especially if you’re someone who starts their every day as a go, go, go person, you can use at least one day to lie in bed and be a wait, wait, wait person. Give your mind and body a little more rest, and you’ll be much more efficient the rest of the week.
8. Play with toys!
Yes, you’re allowed to! No, toys aren’t just for kids! And we know this because toys are our job. So find yourself a toy that looks like fun and play with it. We’ve got a great selection of cool stuff for older kids—that includes you.
At Wicked Uncle, our mission is fun. Sometimes it’s easy as an adult to forget how to have fun, so we hope this can serve as a little reminder. Fun should always be a priority, so why don’t you try some of these ideas today!
