The easy acronym can help people have more fun
in the day-to-day
CHANHASSEN, Minn., Aug. 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With 27% of Americans saying
they are too stressed to function, and approximately 20%
experiencing forgetfulness or difficulty making decisions when
stressed according to a 2022 study, having fun in daily life has
never been more important. Experience Life magazine,
published by Life Time (NYSE: LTH), wants to help everyone make
more space for fun in their lives and suggests building on the
easy-to-remember acronym "SPARK," coined by author and health and
science journalist Catherine Price,
to help them discover both big and small moments of joy:
- S – Space: Make room for fun in your life, physically
and mentally. Whether that means rearranging your after-work
routine to allow for free time or decluttering your home to make
room for an at-home yoga practice, being physically and mentally
ready for fun pays dividends.
- P – Pursue: Pursuing your passions in addition to your
hobbies can lead you further down the path to fun. Hobbies and
passions are similar, but not identical: Hobbies can provide
relaxation, but passions make us feel alive and fulfilled on a
deeper level.
- A – Attract: Open yourself up to the possibility of
fun by thinking of ways you can welcome it into your life. Making
room in your life for spontaneity, silliness, or vulnerability
isn't always easy — but the connections these emotions foster can
help you embrace the joy of everyday life.
- R – Rebel: Pushing yourself out of your comfort
zone helps you find more opportunities for fun. Whether that's
talking to the person next to you in line at the grocery store or
mixing up your exercise routine with a new group fitness class, you
may be surprised at the new paths that unfold when you make room
for possibilities.
- K – Keep at It: Like any new routine, prioritizing fun
takes practice and persistence. The pursuit of fun is a lifelong
goal, and embracing the journey makes for a richer experience.
More insights from Price and her most recent book, The Power
of Fun, are featured in the July/August edition of Life Time's
Experience Life magazine.
"We're always aiming to share inspiring ideas and accessible
tools that can empower people to live healthier, happier lives,"
said Jamie Martin, Experience Life editor-in-chief and
Vice President of Content Strategy at Life Time. "Price's SPARK
method is something we feel that everyone, at every stage, can use
to create space for fun and joy in their daily lives."
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people
to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of more than 170
athletic country clubs across the United
States and Canada. The
health and wellness pioneer also delivers a range of healthy way of
life programs and information via its complimentary Life Time
Digital app. The Company's healthy living, healthy aging, healthy
entertainment communities and ecosystem serve people 90 days to 90+
years old and is supported by a team of more than 45,000 dedicated
professionals. In addition to delivering the best programs and
experiences through its clubs, Life Time owns and produces nearly
30 of the most iconic athletic events in the country.
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