Return on Life: Have some fun!

Sometimes we get so caught up in trying to get everything done, we forget to just enjoy life. I was reminded of the importance of just having fun last Friday and Saturday. After presenting a workshop for a planning retreat on Friday, I was invited to stay through Saturday. On the agenda for Saturday was an excellent session on business planning, but sandwiched in between the Friday and Saturday sessions were a scavenger hunt and game time.

What I loved about the scavenger hunt is that it all took place on the grounds of the retreat center (a lovely old mansion near Wheeling, WV) and it really wasn't difficult to find the items. The hunt consisted largely of finding or creating strategically placed costumes and taking team photos wearing them. You can only imagine watching groups of adults ranging in age from 30 to over 50 getting dressed up like cows, emulating the American Gothic painting, and creating Halloween costumes from rolls of plastic and tape. The energy and laughter were only surpassed by an intense game of Catch Phrase a few hours later (if you've never played Catch Phrase, you're really missing out!). It was a competitive group, but no one forgot that the purpose of both of those activities was just to enjoy ourselves --and we did!

Take a minute to look at your life. Are you remembering to just have fun? Not just enjoying yourself, but doing something that will have you doubled over with laughter. If not, figure out a way to make it happen and you'll increase your Return on Life!