Use “Fun Goals” to Improve Productivity, Happiness and Success

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Must all of your goals have a valid purpose, a tangible ROI, or contribute to your bottom line?

Well, usually…but not always.

Sometimes it’s OK just to do something, reach for something, achieve a goal, just…well… because it’s fun or because you always wanted to try it or maybe you just felt like it for no reason at all.

Go ahead. Choose some “Fun Goals.” It can be anything you want. As long as it doesn’t hurt anyone, who cares? Don’t just think outside the box, step right up on top of the “box” and look around at everything else that’s going on in the world.

Maybe you want to learn how to be a gourmet chef or dance the Tango? You always wanted to learn to juggle or play chess. Why not?

My first “Fun Goal” was not as imaginative or mind-altering as all that, but I’m new at this. I’m a reforming rule follower and rigid planning devotee, so I understand how hard it can be for us to justify time spent on something that doesn’t serve some kind of purpose or isn’t contributing to our productivity or success.

If you’re curious about what I chose, you can follow along on my other blog. I just had a thought one morning that I’d like to beat “The Colonel” in an upcoming race and decided to pursue it. Why? I have no idea. Not because I need to lose weight or to improve my health or get more money or success…just for fun.

Next, I think I want to learn about rocks. Yes, rocks. Quartz, moonstone, jasper, you get the picture. All those colors, all those shapes and textures. I’m curious. Just curious and that’s enough of a reason for me.

What will your “Fun Goal” be?

*Hint – If your reason is, “Just because,” then you are on the right path.

If you need help, you know where to find me…