Can fun actually change your life? Who is talking of fun at a time like this with Mike Rucker, Ph.D. [Episode 98]

The Intentional Clinician: Psychology, Philosophy, Therapy, & Change

Mike Rucker, Ph.D. delivers a simple and powerful message backed by research: Fun is good for you! Not only that, he explains the difference between "pleasure seeking" and Fun, how to get more fun into your life, and the many different types of fun. Traditionally, the word "fun" has not been one you would hear in most academic or research literature, however, fun is an element that many people are missing in their lives. And this lack of fun can have dire consequences on our mental and physical well-being. Paul Krauss MA LPC and Mike Rucker, PhD. discuss his new book: THE FUN HABIT: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life on this episode of The Intentional Clinician podcast.

• Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes?
  There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, THE FUN HABIT: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life by Mike Rucker, PhD (Atria Books; Hardcover; $27.99; on sale January 3, 2023; ISBN: 9781982159054) explains how you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. Whether you’re a frustrated high-achiever trying to find a better work-life balance or someone who is seeking relief from life’s overwhelming challenges, it is time you gain access to the best medicine available. The Fun Habit is the ultimate guide to reap the serious benefits fun offers.
  Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association.

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Original Music:

”Shades of Currency" [Instrumental] from Archetypes by PAWL (Spotify)

"Fun, Fun, Fun" from Despicable Me: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Pharrell Williams (Spotify)