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What's the Recommended Daily Allowance of Fun?

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@mikead63

What has helped me after recently receiving a diagnosis of restless leg syndrome and idiopathic peripheral neuropathy was to rethink my attitude. First was to get rid of "stinking thinking"! Get back to positive thinking and behavior! I exercise with weights and or cardio exercises just about every day and lately, I had trouble getting started. Having just watched an excellent series on your brain and how to increase dopamine levels. The one lifestyle change that I had not been active with recently is "Engage in activities you enjoy!" Doing the things that make you feel good can stimulate the dopamine release. BINGO - Now before working out I bring my dog Finn (Norfolk Terrier) to my workout room. I turn on my favorite tunes (50's - 70's music that would get you on the dance floor!). I lay on the floor to do my stretches. At that moment my dog and I play and wrestle for about 10 - 15 minutes before I can do my stretches. I laugh and giggle the whole time while he jumps all over me (small dog!). That 15 minutes before working out with the music (I will dance to the tunes in between exercises) gets me into an unbelievable mood! Not only is this fun but I can feel my mood change 180 degrees!!

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@mikead63 That does sound like fun 😂 I had to look in the dictionary to double check the primary meaning of fun: action providing laughter or gaiety. (There are other meanings). Children and young animals are masters of having fun!! I watch my puppies doing their evening zoomies together - such exuberant happiness - and can’t stop laughing at their antics. I can’t remember when I last felt the same emotions they are feeling. I feel joy often. I feel happiness often. I feel enjoyment often. But I cannot remember when I last had a good belly laugh full of fun.

Wow. I’m going to have to think about how to get myself some of that!!!