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We need and must make and have fun!

Do we just not ever get to have fun or joke around again, especially at places like work or with our families and friends?

Not at all! We need and must make and have fun, now more than ever!

Except when our fun is through sarcasm, teasing, or making fun of others for how they are different, even if all done in “good fun,” it isn’t funny, and it’s usually how shame shows up in and through us as we plow through or project our hard feelings onto other people.

Your “just in fun” intention has a much less likelihood of having a fun impact today. What may have been funny two years ago often may not land the same way today. Many of us simply aren’t the same people we were two years ago. And if we are, we are much wearier, stressed, and maybe even sadder or angrier versions of ourselves.

So have fun, be funny, just do it in a way that doesn’t tear others down and disconnect, do it in a kind, generous way that fosters connection.

Author:

A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development. For eleven years, she was certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Justine now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™. This transformative program empowers individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience, building a foundation for courage-centered leadership. In addition to writing her blog since 2013, Justine is an accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—Justine has written across genres, from children’s books to in-depth explorations of infertility, faith, grief, and leadership. She has delivered two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect, which highlight her unique perspective on navigating life’s complexities with grace. Justine is a sought-after speaker who travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences, delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, resilience, mental health, coping with burnout, courageous and curious conversations, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and their three dogs. You’ll often find her volunteering at Wild Bird Rehabilitation—supporting the medical team and feeding hundreds of tiny, hungry babies during baby bird season. And during butterfly season, her home comes alive with the flutter of wings as she raises hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies.

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