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The Power of Fun

Why fun is the key to a happy and healthy life
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The Power of Fun by Catherine Price explores the concept of fun as a transformative and essential element of a fulfilling life. The book delves into how prioritising fun can enhance happiness and well-being. Through a blend of scientific research and practical advice, it inspires readers to incorporate more joy and play into their daily routines.
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This book may appeal to you if you’re looking to rediscover joy and balance in your life by understanding the importance of integrating genuine fun. The author offers a compelling exploration of how prioritising fun can lead to improved well-being and stronger connections with others. If you’re interested in transforming leisure time into memorable, joyful experiences, this might be the perfect read for you.

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The Power of Fun

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How to make fun an essential part of a balanced, purposeful and healthy life, from the bestselling author of How to Break Up with Your Phone.

When did you last feel exhilarated and light-hearted? When did you last feel fully alive? When did you last have fun?

In our always-on, tech-addicted lifestyles, the pursuit of fun has become an indulgence. We have forgotten how to relax.

Award-winning science journalist Catherine Price argues that fun is the key to living a more meaningful, fulfilling and happier life. If you prioritise fun, you will:

  • Be healthier, less stressed and have more energy.
  • Find community and a sense of purpose.
  • Stop languishing and start flourishing.

And best of all? You'll enjoy yourself!

Ground-breaking, eye-opening and packed with useful advice, The Power of Fun won't just change the way you think, it will bring you back to life.

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The Power of Fun by Catherine Price is widely praised as a transformative self-care book, offering a joyful shortcut to improving one's life. Critics highlight its accessible and instantly rewarding approach to mental health, emphasising fun as an essential part of well-being. The book is described as practical, evidence-backed, and filled with inspirational strategies to prioritise fun in daily life.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529176810

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Dubbed 'The Marie Kondo of Brains' by The New York Times, Catherine Price is an award-winning science journalist and speaker and the author of How to Break Up with Your Phone. She is also the creator of ScreenLifeBalance.com, a resource hub dedicated to helping people scroll less and live more. Her work has appeared in publications including The Best American Science Writing, The New York Times, O- The Oprah Magazine, Popular Science, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Washington Post Magazine, Slate, Time, and Men's Journal, among others.

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