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The Power of Fun
- Why Fun Is the Key to a Happy and Healthy Life
- Narrated by: Catherine Price
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
From the best-selling author of How to Break Up with Your Phone.
When did you last feel exhilarated and lighthearted?
When were you last engaged, focused and completely present?
When is the last time you felt fully alive?
In other words, when did you last have fun?
In our always-on, tech-addicted lifestyles, we often think of the pursuit of fun as an indulgence. When we do find time to relax, we often turn to activities that are not actually that enjoyable, let alone fun: bingeing on television and movies, doomscrolling the news, or feeding our FOMO on social media.
But award-winning science journalist Catherine Price has learned the truth: far from being frivolous, fun is the key to living a more meaningful, fulfilling and happier life. If you make fun a priority, you will be healthier and have more energy. You will be more productive, less resentful and less stressed. You will find community and a sense of purpose. You will stop languishing and start flourishing. And best of all? You'll enjoy the process.
In The Power of Fun, Price argues that fun will lead to the happiness we so desperately seek, and includes a practical plan for how to incorporate more fun into our daily lives. Ground-breaking, eye-opening and packed with useful advice, The Power of Fun won't just change the way you think about fun. It will bring you back to life.
Critic reviews
"A practical, evidence-backed plan...and an argument that fun isn't optional, but essential." (Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit)
"This delightful book might just be what we need to start flourishing." (Adam Grant, author of Think Again)
"The Marie Kondo of Brains." (New York Times)
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- deldel1
- 08-02-24
cute book
People are so hyper focused on success and achievements these days but actually having fun is so important. Give this to a serious person to read. Life is too short
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- Ioana Tajti
- 01-08-22
Inspiring
Get inspired to transform your life, renounce the spell of social media and get back to the good ol' fun.
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- Sam L
- 15-04-23
Great book
Really fun and practical book, it's quite eye opening! Great author and narration. Thank you.
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- busy mummy of 2
- 05-08-22
Good book but very focused on couples
Good book and lots of good ideas but as a single mom it starts to get less interesting as it continuously mentions partners and splitting child care .
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- Darren Mansell
- 27-01-22
Fun to be had!
Enjoyed it so much that I shall be returning to it again shortly, with a notebook and pen! Thank you.
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- Catherine Marshall
- 06-02-22
A Masterclass in Practical and Engaging Content!
This book was practical, engaging, wholly relatable - and fun to listen to! I'm excited to continue applying what I've learned to my everyday life and will definitely be recommending this book to others.
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