WHY SO SERIOUS?

I am unsure when my type-A personality took over, but it's been a minute now. I tend to play life like a calculated game. I orchestrate my life in a series of what-if scenarios, contingency plans, and terms of stepping stones to the end goal. All that to say it's hard to "live" when you are constantly working on all the "next" things that need to happen.

Somewhere along the way, I lost the fun part of life. Everything got so serious. I mean, life, is serious. The bills are very serious. I have serious responsibilities but it doesn't mean I have to lose the fun along the way. There is no reason I have to take everything so seriously. As one of the four agreements states don't take anything personally.

What do you do to ensure you are bringing fun into your life?

Let's break the cycle of just going through the rinse and repeat of life. It's time to have fun * que evil smirk *. I am not going to lie I have been having a ball this last month focusing on things that bring me joy. Fun/happiness is now a non-negotiable for your girl. If the shit isn't fun for me I can't do it.

I won't lie I still slip back into playing life like a chess game, but now I am more aware so it is easier for me to pivot when need be. Below is my brain dump of things I focus on when I find myself slipping back into my serious default.

• Life is better when you have something to look forward to. You can create daily, monthly, or quarterly things. Find ways to elevate your everyday.

• Why wait? Wear the outfit. Say yes. Do "that" thing.

• Drop the excuses and deadlines - just do.

• No is a full sentence. If you don't want to .. don't.

• Create your own lane. Create your own pace.

• Learn yourself. Pour into yourself. Love on yourself. Focus on yourself.

My personal favorite thing to say is "fuck it, we ball" but in the wise words of our beloved Papi ... Moment I stop having fun with it, I'll be done with it.

B.