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Oh, come on — it’s okay to have some fun! Where was it that phrase, “Whistle While You Work” came from? Was it in the old movie “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”? I think so. I can hear the tune as I write this.

If you’re doing some house cleaning, or pulling weeds or painting a cupboard, it can be fun if you are truly interested in what you’re doing. Those may be tasks that we enjoy anyway. However, you can find joy in chores that you don’t particularly care about. It’s really all about attitude. Maybe you could take a slightly different approach to the project — or add some music to the scene — or involve others in your task to make it more enjoyable.

One of the issues in my own life is that when I don’t want to do a certain task, I tend to put it off — I procrastinate — big time. I was reading an article the other day that suggested … “one of the best approaches to an unpleasant task or dull chore is to dive right in and be fully mindful of what it is that you are doing. You may not perceive washing the kitchen floor as enjoyable, but it can be if you view it as a loving act for both yourself and your family. Lose yourself in paying your bills, and thank the universe that you are able to receive the service you are writing that check for. Mending can become a treasure hunt to find the right button and matching thread. And, each morning, see how neatly you can make your bed and take pride in your results.”

I know that one thing that really helps me to get more pleasure is to play some music I like while I work. I also find it helpful to think about things I am grateful for in order to focus my mind on something other than the task at hand.

Look for joy in doing your mundane activities, and they’ll become a source of enjoyment rather than a tolerable duty

~~~ DBL-R