When was the last time you set out to have fun? Intentionally seeking out fun causes us to be present in our lives; it refreshes us and silences our inner critic, helping us cope better with stress.

Our busy world often equates rest and peacefulness with laziness. If we’re not constantly busy, we feel guilty.

And while productivity isn’t a bad thing, we should also value rest and idleness. Otherwise, we can end up feeling exhausted and depleted.

But what if you could take a productive pause?