confidence, happiness, Having Fun

And We Had Fun, Fun, Fun

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This post is a little bit of reminiscing and also a timely reminder of fun times and the Fashion YB at Anna Perraimportance of making time to have fun.

It was June 2016 when I had the pleasure of being a ‘Real Women’ model for Anna Perra at Rodney Stoke Inn and what super fun we had! Not only did we get to wear the wonderful designs from Anna’s Boutique, we had the pleasure of showcasing the stunning designer shoes by ChaniiB (stores in Bath & Bristol). Amazing support team and models, over 100 guests and a few glasses of Prosecco (just to be on the safe side 😊). And to top it all, Anna did a stellar job of raising funds for the charity she supports so everyone was a winner!

There is something quite fantastic being with a group of like-minded women, doing good and laughing out loud…

One of my key life principles is having fun and I don’t think most of us make enough time for it or take it seriously enough to make it a priority. Often when I speak to my clients, they feel guilty about having fun when there are so many serious things to take care of; and that’s the exact reason why fun is needed. We must get into the habit of breaking up the intensity of life by relaxing and enjoying it.

I’m sure you have heard it said a million times, ‘life is too short’. And if you keep on putting off the fun stuff until ‘you have the time, the money, the dream partner, ‘something’ or ‘someone’ that brings fun to your life, you’ll end up regretting the life you have to live RIGHT NOW.

You see, having fun doesn’t have to cost a penny, it doesn’t have to take up a lot of time and you don’t have to wait for someone to bring it to you.

The trick is to embed fun things into your daily life. For example, I love dancing around the front room singing at the top of my voice; it makes me feel alive and happy. I also like to do it before I start my working day because it gives me the perfect high to get stuck into my work joyfully. I love watching a good romantic comedy and laughing out loud, having a social catch up with my friends & family, and yes, taking part in fashion shows (now firmly added to my list). And most of these I can find time for on a regular basis.

The big question then, is what are you doing to bring fun into your life? Do you know how to have fun on your own? And who are the people you like to have fun with?

And if you’re still not convinced of its importance remember this:

  • It increases serotonin levels – the chemical that regulates some of your key functions such as sleep pattern, mood, memory and body temperature
  • It reduces stress by reducing cortisol levels, the chemical associated with increased stress
  • It increases energy – what can I say; who doesn’t want more energy?!
  • It helps us connect better with others. Let’s face it, few people want to be around people who are constantly miserable or serious

Wherever you find it, make the most of it! Don’t let days, weeks and months slip by with little or no Fun.

Grab your copy of 10 Fun Things To Do Today and whatever you do, make time for FUN!

Live Blissfully,

YvonneB

Published by YvonneB

A catalyst for change, Yvonne Bignall is a breath of fresh air in the extraordinary way she helps women 50+ to reconnect with life & their innate power through radical self-care, guilt-free! She supports, encourages, and inspires women to prioritise their health, one bitesize action at a time. Her work is challenging as it navigates through difficult conversations, listening & observing how women’s health issues have been: ❊ Undermined ❊ Under-resourced & ❊ Swept under the carpet She helps women to recognise & unpack old scripts that still (sadly enough) tell them that their value derives from their level of caregiving of others, their output. The truth is it is the input, the ability to resource self, which provides women with the energy required to realise their true potential. Along with her team, she explores the thoughts, behaviour & habits, often born out of guilt, gender expectations, and reinforced narratives, with curiosity (not judgment), discarding the unhelpful, whilst reclaiming innate power through the creation of new patterns, restoring a sense of self, outside of societal expectations. In her opinion, this allows women to: ✔ Develop an elevated level of self-awareness ✔ Build / rebuild their confidence & self-belief ✔ Value all of who they are and invest time in who they want to be at their best A self-care warrior, an encourager & inspirer, Yvonne is today an award-winning Women’s Health Advocate, Published Author, and an International Presenter. She is also a Radio Show Host and a Podcaster. Yvonne is focused on building a community of women, www.PermissionToThrive.online, who are ready to reclaim their right to self-care, guilt-free, and who prioritise their health without apology, role-modeling behaviour & habits that inform generations to come of their true value. She also advocates for self-care over burnout in the workplace, delivering practical webinars in the corporate space. In her own words, “It is time for employees to prioritise their wellbeing. How will they deliver their best work without it?” One of her favourite quotes comes from Eleanor Brown, ‘Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel’ Connect with Yvonne and, 🌱 Become part of the self-care revolution at Permission to Thrive or 📞 Book a chat to find out about her coaching and corporate services: https://calendly.com/yvonne-b/20min

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