Fun is subjective.... for me fun is walking my dog on a beautiful day, training and playing games with him.... fun is being in my garden, tending to plants.... fun is drawing and painting..... fun is having a coffee with my friends.... fun is sitting in a coffee shop and people watching.... fun is sitting on my garden swing with a coffee and a good book !!!!

For me a person who love to stay home I found that I like to have bucket lists for every season. So I will share my list for summer. I am a person who doesn't get bored. ❤reading on balcony with candles and fairy lights ❤icecream + Netflix on a rainy day ❤read 3 ar least books ❤"cake" from whatermelon and garnished with small fruits ❤fancy cocktail ❤pick chives ❤pick wild flowers ❤sun bathing ❤ice coffee ❤no dry lips all summer ❤butter popcorn + romantic movie ❤orange juice ❤run ❤day at pool ❤spa day ❤burger day ❤breakfast out ❤tatoo ❤wear hat ❤watch a summer show ❤pizza

@MorganLong

Ай бұрын

I absolutely love this list!

@canadagirl7157

Ай бұрын

I do the same thing! I also paint a sheet of paper with watercolour and then write the list on that, and stick I on the wall in my reading nook :)

@hazelgator6548

Ай бұрын

​@@canadagirl7157Ohhhhhh I love the watercolor idea! 😍

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

This list sounds perfect! Everything on your list is free or cheap which I love. There’s no need to have to spend lots of money to have fun. I’m someone who loves staying home as well. Enjoy your weekend😊

@tajat866

Ай бұрын

Yeees, I love seasonal bucket lists as well ❤

I have asked myself this question a lot of times, too. Why did so many things seem special and fun as a kid? Why is being grown up so boring!? And I don’t think it is because of work, bills and responsibilities. As a kid we also had to go to school , homework, good grades, the pressure. So why then!? And I think one of the biggest reasons is: we can have everything and do everything as an adult. We can watch TV whenever and whatever we like. Everything is available right now on Netflix etc. we can buy and eat any sweets. We can have sleepovers any time. So… nothing is special anymore. We don’t have to beg or wait for anything anymore… I think that is the problem. And we all know that according to science the instant availability… movies, photos, Amazon prime etc. doesn’t make people happy. On the contrary…

@MorganLong

Ай бұрын

Wowowow, this is such a good point!

@hobsyllwin2562

Ай бұрын

@@MorganLong thank you 🙏 but for fun things? I would build a fort. With lights and everything. For a whole weekend. And read there. Watch gossip girl ( the old one from 2000) and eat cookies 🥰

@CrisOnTheInternet

Ай бұрын

I was thinking the same this week, I didn't eat junk food for more than a month and when I tasted it a couple of days ago, it was so delicious. I understand I need to not indulge at every impulse, wait make things special.

@barbaralemon4170

Ай бұрын

I choose the once a week delivery of Amazon items. Not only is the goid Gor the environment, but, I have something to wait for! Even if the b II x only gas peanut butter, shsmpoo, and a jar of pickles, I do look forward to the delivery. Instant gratification is not exciting. So. Yes, waiting is fun sometimes.

@AngelLeosAdorkableUniverse

Ай бұрын

True...very true

Hi Morgan, To help myself recover from depression I wrote down the letters of the alphabet and I found a fun activity to do for each letter and I called them "My Alphabet Adventures". It gave me purpose, focus and something to look forward to. Sometimes I was alone and sometimes with friends or family. Here's a few fun things I have done - 'A' walking with Alpacas at a local farm, 'B' a Beehive tour to learn more about Bees, 'H' High Tea w my daughter, 'K' took a Knitting class to learn how to make socks. (Also not always done in order - that was too hard!) Its taken me almost 2 years and I have 3 letters left. Once finished I'm going to make a photobook to look back on and to see how far I have come. I'm proud of me now! Keep looking and you'll find fun... xx

I struggle with lots of screen time too, and I used to feel a lot of guilt about it. But instead of telling myself I *need* to spend less time on my phone, I started just noticing it and asking myself what I’m really feeling in that moment. Usually I’m looking for connection, or procrastinating, or I want a hit of dopamine, or I’m anxious. Sometimes I’ve just finished a task and I need a little break, and that’s an okay time to scroll through social media! And since I started noticing, I find it easier to shift out of it instead of getting caught in an endless scroll, and I also don’t get upset at myself about it. Maybe this approach might help others too 💕

List all fun things 1 new hobbies 2 traveling 3 reading 4 volunteering 5 trying new things 6 challenges in life 7 Fresh air and exercise 8 go out of the comfort zone 9 trying new foods and recipes 10 exploring 11 Brain challenges/ learning 🪻🩵💚💛💛💚🪻💓🩵💐💐🫶🏻❤️🩷💘💘🤍🌈💜🌷🌷💞💜🧡🧡🤍🩷🫶🏻🫶🏻🌺🩷💞🌷🧡🧡🤍💓💓🪻🩵🪻🤍🌈🌈🤎

Here is my list: rollerskating, dancing, playing with my cats, exploring new places, crafting, going down research rabbit holes, having special drinks, talking about philosophy, journaling, amusement parks, building forts, coloring, and hiking.

Last Saturday I spent 6 hours doing birdwatching, I felt so good the next couple of days. I realized how fun and energizing is to be in nature. I want to do it once a week.

@GeorgieCora

Ай бұрын

Now that sounds like a good weekend!

I just deleted my original comment lol after commenting that I don’t know what fun is. After contemplating this, I realize that fun for me is the mundane things, probably boring for some others. Baking cookies, making dinner, prepping breakfasts and lunches for the work week, reading with a cup of peppermint tea, decorating my home, even laundry and cleaning. Am I the only one who gets excited for new cleaning products?😂 I’m an introvert and after being so busy and socializing during the work week my absolute best weekends are the quiet ones that are spent at home with my family. I can’t think of anything better than all of us being home together on Sundays❤️ I hope you all enjoy your weekend doing whatever is fun for you😊

@ummato3

Ай бұрын

Me too. I'm a 24/7 caregiver and I just feel lucky that I so love being at home and cleaning, doing laundry, hanging laundry outside on the clothesline in the summer. Aren't we silly...and having 😊

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

@@ummato3 I love this! The older I get I find that it’s truly the little things that bring joy. Fun and joy can be found in the simplest things if we just take the time to slow down and look for it. Have a nice weekend😊

Dear Morgan, even though you thought you had nothing going on or nothing to post know that just these videos of you and your little world (no matter how mundane it seems to you at the time) provide joy to those of us watching. Just to share a bit, I had a minor surgery a couple weeks ago and I’ve basically been stuck at home unable to go anywhere and have limited mobility so just having this video pop up on my feed brought me so much joy to brighten a dull day for me.

@CrisOnTheInternet

Ай бұрын

Wish you a full recovery! ❤

@PaolaMargilio

Ай бұрын

I wish you to get well soon ☀️

@NinxyNoo

Ай бұрын

Oh get well soon! I’ve got a disc bulge and I’ve been stuck at home for 7weeks. It does get boring. These videos are so lovely, and so is the community. I feel much more connected watching your and reading everyone’s comments. I think the world is so turbulent we are all feeling low.

@funkmasterchung1

Ай бұрын

Wow thanks everyone for the kind well wishes! Let us all get healthy and back to 100% soon!

Ok but that quote about dancing is actually one of the most meaningful quotes in my life. I’ve had health problems for a large portion of my life, but they became really debilitating towards the end of my time in college and ever since then it’s been a very long road of limitations and struggling with everyday things. But one of the things that’s helped me get through the hard times aside from my faith in Jesus and and my family’s support is that quote and knowing that I was someone who took full advantage of every opportunity to have fun and live my life when I was physically able to

I paint rocks. It's good to get into something creative. I pass them around and I always get a smile.🏵😃

@karenholbert609

Ай бұрын

That’s a great example of “random acts of kindness” to add joy to life!!

Thanks for “showing up” today. Honestly, I think this my favorite video you’ve done-nothing grandiose, just demonstrating how being consistent and present is a gift of friendship in itself. I love how you share your meandering thoughts as friends do over cups of coffee of a given afternoon. The gift of time is truly the most precious anyone can receive ❤

Riding my bicycle seems to free me and it’s my favorite activity and makes me feel my best! It’s fun!

I feel like we are very much in the same phase of life. It's very comforting to hear you talk about it. I turned 30 at the end of last year, and I'm really trying to follow the trend or saying that is floating around at the moment. "Being in your 30s is just doing all things you loved to do when you were a kid but without shame" So climbing things, going on any playground or swing set I come across, reading books, dancing in the kitchen. And rewatching all those classic early 2000s teen movies.

I only 4 minutes in and have already like and had to comment. Every video you post makes me feel so seen and not alone in this world, they always seem to mirror exactly what I’m feeling at that point in time. It is such a gift that you share your authentic self with us ❤️

I was with you when you said you're not sure what's fun - but then nearly everything you listed on your list I realized are all the things I love doing too! Sometimes I think we forget that sometimes the simple things are the fun things - we work so hard trying to impress others, either on the internet or in real life - for example when we get back to work after weekend & colleagues ask what did you do over weekend? If you haven't gone somewhere or done anything incredibly exciting - it starts to feel like I'm a bit dull. I'm a home person and I love nothing more than, taking my dog for walks, potting in the garden (when he weather is nice), reading, listening to an audiobook, baking, or sat illustrating to me that's a good weekend. We should all do more of what we love.

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

I love your comment❤️ I relate so much to what you said about being a home person. I love being home and just spending time reading, cooking, baking, and just relaxing in general. I’m with you when I get to work on Monday and everyone asks how my weekend was and what I did. I tell them the truth that I just enjoyed being home with my family. And the truth is that is what I truly enjoy. But, I do often feel judged because everyone else seems to be going out to restaurants, movies, tourist attractions. I’ve learned to not let it bother me though because I need my downtime and it sounds exhausting sometimes listening to everyone’s whirlwind of a weekend. I choose to have no social media as well other than my KZread account because I never want to feel like I have to keep up with the Jones’. I know it’s just better overall for my own mental health. I’m trying so hard to instill a simple happy life into my kids as well😊

@elainegallagher2949

Ай бұрын

I'm so with you, I love doing simple things, I'm an introvert and a real somebody. I love my weekends at home with my loved ones ❤

@suzanneporter41

Ай бұрын

@MyCozyLife-Lisa yes I totally agree, I only have youtube and instagram (but I don't have family and friends on there just artists & things I like) I got rid of Facebook years ago, it was destroying my mental health. A few years ago, I would hate telling people what I'd done in my spare time. Now I'm just truthful if they think it's boring. Well, that's their opinion.

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

@@elainegallagher2949 Being home with loved ones is truly the best. I can’t think of anything better. It’s even extra cozy and special if it’s raining or stormy outside❤️

I made a jar with everything that I want to learn, hobbies I want to learn or get good at or something that I want to do like having a tea party with my teddybears from when I was young (or with my boyfriend) or making a charcuterie board. I devided them in things I can do outside and things I can do inside the house. Of course, you can do it budget friendly by only putting hobbies in that you can do with what you have, and when you can go and buy something, you can add it to the jar!

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

I love your jar idea!

@tajat866

Ай бұрын

Amazing idea ❤

"i have an overly complicated relationship with my dog" omg laughed so hard. SAME (but cats).

What a beautiful video Morgan ❤ I will go ahead and share my own little list 💌 Reading 📚 Black coffee & a dessert/pastry ☕️🍰 Singing 🎤 Watching videos from my comfort youtubers 📹 Tea & cookies 🍪🍵 Walking in nature 🌳 Relaxing by the beach 🌊 Hugging my 15 year old doggie & Watching her run 🐶 Listening to music 🎶

@MorganLong

Ай бұрын

I love this list ❤️

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

What a wonderful list! I especially love that everything is free. No need to spend lots of money to have fun. Have a nice weekend😊

@poppycalliope

Ай бұрын

@@MyCozyLife-Lisa have a beautiful weekend 💗

@poppycalliope

Ай бұрын

@@MorganLong 💗💗💗

Such a great video. Dealing with depression a mentor suggested this to me. List all things that has made you happy in the past and do them. I have recently started junk journaling. At first I really didn’t see the point but it is a stress reliever for me and I write my thoughts and joys of that season. So I can always refer back to them. It’s something just for me. If no one else gets it who cares.

The one that stood out to me is definitely 'solo dance party'! Just a couples of hours ago, I had myself drenched in sweat, tiring my body just because I want to. Tips: If you're a very self aware of...how sometimes, it could be beyond bearable, the ridiculousness to dance alone or by yourself, I recommend you to close your eyes. And of course, this come without saying, find a spacious area for it.

I think Roo was giving it his all to illustrate fun! Prancing around squeaking is the most fun anyone could ever possibly have!!! Squeak...here, can't you ...squeak...see how much...squeak...fun this...squeak...is??? (Give him a special little hug of thanks from me ❤...This was an awful week, and he actually made me laugh out loud. Something I didn't think possible as I sat down to KZread) ❤❤❤

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

Hope this week is better for you😊

@melodymcdonnell1528

Ай бұрын

@@MyCozyLife-Lisa ❤️

I went to a creek with my partner and our daughter last weekend, we picnicked and played in the creek and it was the best fun I’ve had in so long

@hazelgator6548

Ай бұрын

One of my FAVORITE memories of when I was little was walking the creek with my mom and sister and having a picnic on the riverbank. Like I distinctly remember eating grapes and cheese while listening to the happy trills of the birds like it was only yesterday. You are making precious moments for your daughter. ❤❤❤ ...And I think I'm gonna text this memory my mom now. :)

I believe that Monsieur Roo can be our teacher. Do what you want!!!! It doesn’t have to be super active, planned, or complicated. I know you like reading, baking, and time in nature. Your list shows us that you do know what fun is. Go have fun!!!!

Learning Danish is so much fun for me. It is really hard to pronounce ,so I laugh a lot about myself while trying to "let my tongue rest in my mouth" (description by my teacher).😅

I like to have fun having an old fashioned picnic on a warm day at the park. Throw a blanket on the grass and some snacks and a good book. Making soaps can be fun. Choosing the different combination of scents with essential oils and rosebuds or lavender! Or making a Sundae with all the toppings !

To help feel more happiness, I started taking my lunch break at a local park by work, then after work going to a park, looking for 4 leaf clovers and catching tadpoles. Also getting a walking pad for my desk so I stay active and burn some pent up energy throughout the day. Being mindful, letting myself be more open to people in my life, and trying new things

You ARE a light in this world, Morgan. I adore you. 🥰💖💕

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

I totally agree😊

@ummato3

Ай бұрын

I agree too 💕

fun things i do: puzzles, legos, paint by numbers, gardening, taking pictures, playing board games (or card games)

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

Ooohh I love your idea of paint by numbers. I’m unfortunately not talented in the art department lol, so I think paint by numbers sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing. I’m definitely going to pick up a book and supplies to use this summer😊

@pattyfalls7801

Ай бұрын

I love, love Legos!

Rooo! Why didn’t you give Mo a kiss?! You love her really! Ah there we go 💜✨

My issue is that I end up wondering if the things I consider fun, are only fun to me. Like, I really want to have a Studio Ghibli movie night with other people but I don't think anyone else will be interested. I'm trying to teach myself that its ok to laugh and have fun all by myself. Sure its fun to share with others but it's ok to enjoy just "you" things. Fun for me is: Reading, drawing or crafts, baking, walking in nature, baking, shopping for books, filling out lists, journaling, board and card games, puzzles, and decorating, just to name a few. I sat down with you and my own cup of tea to make my own copy of the All The Fun Things List because I don't have any printer ink right now. Thanks for being you Morgan, can't wait for my post cards and stickers! So exicited.

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

I love your list and I agree that it’s totally ok to spend time and laugh with yourself. Enjoy your weekend😊

Roo is excited because he said “playing squeak is fun, so needs to go on the list! “

Dance parties while playing with the dog are the best! Then it's not solo! ;)

Your interlude with Monsieur reminded me of my cat, kiki. I got her last year after losing my 17 year old cat. She's very different and at times i struggle what she's not very affectionate. But boy, does she make me laugh sometimes! Thank you for this one, you say you didn't know what to film but honestly, anything "boring" really isn't too us! My health has gone due to chronic illness so finding fun things is extra hard now. Sometimes i just turn on the music and dance and deal with the consequences later. Worth it. ❤

This is exactly what I needed after a long week and being poorly. I was getting into a dark spot. I'm going to make my own fun list now. Thank you again for shining bright.

@MorganLong

Ай бұрын

I feel you. Sending hugs 🌼

I like to work in my garden. But that can also be a real chore since I have a vegetable garden as well that required maintenance. By mid July I'm about burnt out on the whole garden thing and want it all do die. 😆 So one morning instead of working on it I pull out my vintage webbed aluminum lounger and sit in thr shade of our garden shed and drink my coffee. I just ignore the garden completely. I'll read and listen to the birds chirping away. Recently my husband and I went to a free comedy show put on by a local church. They hosted Fred Klett and his son Gus. Fred and others are on the youtube channel Dry Bar comedy. Very clean and all hilarious. It's nice to be reminded that every day things can be full of laughter if we just view them from a different perspective.

I literally do things like this all the time, having chronic illnesses I'm stuck at home alot so to cheer myself up I always write joy lists or bucket lists. I just find it hard to get joy out of things even though I know I like them, alot of my things are similar to yours, make a fancy drink or make my space cosy, I used to love painting or drawing and puzzles.. My joy list - youtube- travel vlogs, reading and life vlogs, history, true crime/mysteries... Reading a really good mystery Having a clean and cosy space Having something to plan (but I'm trying to live in the present moment) Celebrating anything and everything. Travelling (when I can) Libraries, book shops and coffee shops Romanticising anything I can Warm days spent outside New bedding, pjs, candle, mug 🩷

Morgan, loved this video. Please put that list in a frame and put it on your gallery wall. It’s worth putting on display.😊😊❤

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

Yes definitely!

What I love to do to have fun : reading, going on walks/hikes with my dog, crocheting, board games, quality time with my husband/family/friends, journaling. I do not watch TV very often and I’m working on not being on my phone too much.

@MorganLong, I don't know if you get to read all the comments you get, but if you do, I want you to know that aside from how much I adore you and your videos, every time I go to your site to buy something, I get overwhelmed and can't decide between all the prints and stickers!! I get decision paralysis and then have to get off the site because I need to get back to work. This just happened once again, after downloading your free All the Fun Things list. I think maybe what I need to do is pick one, with the knowledge that I will be back to pick another, and then another, and one at a time I can buy everything I like for a collection of all the pretty things. You just encapsulate so much that I value, and I don't know, I'm just SO GLAD you exist and that I found you. Thank you for being you and so honestly sharing yourself and your creativity. It all brings me such joy, which I'm desperately seeking.

@stephvandermeulen9587

Ай бұрын

Update: Hahahaha, I just made an order. Seems that writing that message to you unblocked my decision-making paralysis!

Setting aside any mental health issues, I think people confuse “fun” with “self improvement.” I think a lot of self improvement comes from a capitalism mindset- always working to be “better” or be the kind of person one wishes they were (e.g, someone who journals, someone who hikes, etc.), and I think a lot of “routines” or “resets” feed this idea of being efficient and productive humans. If a person wants to do a self improvement activity then go for it, but I think it’s helpful to be aware of why, and to notice that self improvement activities are not necessarily equal to something one finds fun. My job and life obligations put enough pressure on me, so I try not to put extra pressure on myself to “improve” cause being me is not a job to perfect. When I’m talking about self improvement I don’t mean things like being kinder, more patient, more compassionate, I’m talking about some of the stereotypes we see online like people who have extravagant routines (journaling, meditation, daily walks, meal prepping, etc.)- feeling satisfied that I finished a big project at work feels pretty similar to me to those rare times I get up early and “accomplish” a lot of personal tasks I’ve assigned myself (which I find exhausting and hard to stick to). I’ve found it helpful to interrogate which of my goals are truly fun versus trying merely to be a certain kind of person or being a “better” person, which I think is work disguised as fun.

@andraste6746

Ай бұрын

This is such a great comment. I really appreciate it and it’s given me a lot to think about.

I’m all about productivity so I have to-do lists, and when I’m done, I read! My social media is limited to 30 mins/day with scrolling (fb and insta combined, 15 mins each). Once my time limit is up (which you can set on your phone), I do something else! Time limits are so helpful. There’s no need to feel guilty about scrolling, since you know the time will go by quick. Plus, creative people can influence us for the better on social media. I’m grateful for it. It’s also a creativity outlet for me. But management of time on it is what’s important! I also don’t watch much tv, just a few subscriptions to keep up with on KZread (: I do spend a lot of time on my todo lists, but I always enjoy a moment where I can just sit and read a good book! Highly recommend The Inheritance Games; it got me back into reading for fun!

My thing that makes me HAPPY 😊 is JESUS 🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💖 He is so good to me!!! I just thought 💭 to share this with you Morgan.

@AngelLeosAdorkableUniverse

Ай бұрын

Woot!! Amen!

@karenholbert609

Ай бұрын

He plants true JOY in our hearts!

You are so right when you made the point about making the list should be fun and not perfect. Fun comes so naturally when you’re younger because there’s no self-judgement and when you grow up it is so easy to suddenly start critiquing and comparing the things that you do that it takes the joy out of them. This video is a good reminder that the goal should be to just have a good time, rather than to make something perfect 😊❤

@fittoseejane

Ай бұрын

I think I kept that childhood fun trait because my dad is fun and a bit silly even in old age. The hard thing is the ‘grown up’s’ around who are dismayed when you fling your arms open at a beautiful view or question why you are painting a lamp pink. Oh well. I just smile and do it. It helps to counteract the grown-upy sad times.

Thank you so incredibly much for filming this!

@MorganLong

Ай бұрын

Thank you, always, for your bright and happy comments!

@julesm9081

Ай бұрын

@@MorganLong thank you so much for sharing your amazing videos with us all! You spread kindness and hope and happiness all across the world with your content. It’s amazing ✨💜 xxx

@julesm9081

Ай бұрын

@@MorganLong it’s a pleasure to support your videos ! X

Your channel is so unique, and so refreshing! I absolutely love your vibe. You are helping so many people by just being you. ❤

@MorganLong

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that's the best compliment ❤️

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

I completely agree😊

As I’ve gotten older I find continual joy in the smallest thing. I do however have to remember to always have fun! ❤

What a beautiful video! So, my idea is not “fun” but hear me out. 😄. They gym is amazing self care!!! It’s changed my life. Seasonal affected disorder, depression and anxiety pretty much gone. It’s very meditative. Lifting weights, I use machines. Not barbells. They relax my body and when I am taking special extra care of myself I visit the heated therapy pool or hot tub. I listen to audiobooks while working out. I also love going to little free libraries! The thrill of the hunt! For my daily spiritual practice I use oracle cards. Please look into them. I’ve asked you before about it. You should make a deck. You were made to do it! I’ll buy it!!! We could all use a daily dose of Morgan’s Magic. ✨

I needed a Morgan video today 😊

My dogger definitely kept lifting his head (from his sleeping spot) when your dog would bite his squeaky toy 😂

Girl one really easy one is get yourself some lovely book stickers and pretty stickers and cover your journal and then every time u pick it up it will put a smile on your face😊 And u can set timer limits on your apps if u go on settings on ur phone. So give urself a limit and then u can't get on them once it's used

Thank you for your video Morgan ❤️ I have felt this way a lot recently, especially someone who works from home, I feel like you actively have to think of new activities, or plan out things for after work to liven up the day. I know for me things like Zumba or walking in nature first thing in the morning brings me joy❤️ times when I don't feel stressed or feel like I have to be productive when doing activities (which seems to creep in a lot!), I love writing, reading a good book, baking a new recipe, learning a new language, finding a new craft on Pinterest and making a gift for a friend❤️ if you have a sunny day, just sitting on the grass feeling the sun is fab! Sending lots of love!! You're not alone🌸

Riding my bike and seeing nature and seeing how people decorate is fun to me 😊❤ hearing music, seeing a new movie , etc..

@MorganLong

Ай бұрын

I also love riding my bike!

Morgan - quite often, feelings go in cycles. It will bounce back - just live your life, and you will figure it out. You are notorious for being hard on yourself! Give yourself a break.

I think part of the struggle with fun is somehow thinking it's not fun enough. I'll sit down to do an activity I think will be fun, but somehow feel like whatever it is, it is not a good enough use of my free time. I should be doing something more. It's like we are measuring fun by some invisible standard that will be ruled by some invisible authority who will tell you "Well you wasted your time". Kids don't have this. I had a child tell me "I like what I like because I like it" no other reasoning needed! It kind of blew my mind how I had lost that simplicity in joy. Again the timing of this video could not be more perfect ❤. Thank you for always sharing your ups and downs.

I struggle with this as well, particularly with my anxiety and depression it makes it really hard. But I remember when I was a kid I felt euphoria just from running down the street on a sunny day or something like that. It's tricky because now I'm too much in my head a lot of the time. I have to try hard to kind of ground myself in the moment and make something special out of it.

Reading has always and forever been at the very top of my fun list too😊📚 In fact, your list is almost identical to mine: Solo dance parties, animal and nature time, language learning, cozy KZread videos, games, singing in the car and baking. Travel is a big one for me, also cycling, writing, hanging out in coffee shops, and at-home spa days.

Morgan! I just read about a book called The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again by Catherine Price! Let's all read it together and figure fun out!!

I love Roo so much! Your intro when he just had his nose in the frame made me giggle so much!

Thank you. Sometimes I get so bogged down trying to think of something fun to do that I forget the easy, simple things that bring joy. Im on my phone WAY too much, and your list was exactly the breath of air I needed to be reminded of Real Life, rather than that seen through the screen. Its so much fun to see you going places around town and recognize them as some I also enjoy! Powells is a particular favorite. 😄 So thank you for the reminder to get out there, cause life is lived in the now, not in the "soon".

Hi Morgan, I also like driving and playing the music as loud as it can go, lol. I also I enjoy spending time in the graden, planning and learning about different kinds of flowers. It's so much fun and has helped with my anxiety, which is always a plus. 💚

I love this idea of making sure to find time for FUN. And you’ve inspired me to try and add it to my schedule as well. 💙 so, this is me coming up with the things that I find fun and sharing with you in case any of them sound good for you! - DANCING. throwing on some upbeat songs that always make me smile. And just moving like a maniac around the room, not caring what I look like at all! - The most ridiculous of silly things: look in the mirror and make absurdly wild faces at myself. I try to find new ways to move my face muscles to create new crazy faces - I laugh SO. MUCH. I usually laugh until I cry. And that feels amazing. - thinking of things I loved as a kid: watching a movie I used to love and haven’t seen in a long time, or making a childhood favorite meal. - Finding a new way to get comfy in your own home. Kind of similar to when you made your living room fort, sometimes I will drag my bed mattress into the living room and pile it with blankets and pillows and have a sleepover in my own house! Even if it’s just me, like every other night, it feels exciting and new and sooo cozy. Thanks for always being authentic with us, Mo. It’s an honor to know you. 💜💜💜

What you said about dancing reminded me of a song I love so much, it's permission to dance by BTS ☺️ I hope you always find joy in the little things in your life Morgan ❤️

Everytime Monsieur Roo plays with his squeaky toys, my dog Coraline runs around checking her squeaky toys trying to figure out which one is making the noise! 😂😂 She started whining at me because she was so confused! I tried to explain it was Roo, but alas, she does not understand the concept of a dog online. lol

This is a precious video, Morgan. I think I have never commented since I don't think I have nothing to say. But I had myself struggled with this idea of 'how is that I cannot find joy so easily, as I did a few years ago.' It also feels like none of your former hobbies gives you the same solace as they used to. And it is all soooooo frustrating that sometimes I truly think I need help of some kind. Making lists and finding myself excited for things to do is helping me so much, I think! But also seeing people going through the same things without feeling hopeless is just invaluable. Thanks!

Start a few flowers pots by your front door , I recently did this it gives me joy every time I leave or come home

This might be one of your best videos ever! You are so genuine. Not only in your suggestions but in your vulnerability (which is a super skill btw). What you were saying about 1 hr seeming like a long time until you looked at your screen time - so true! I remind myself that so much of what we do and feel is about our own perspective. One of my favorite quotes is "Comparison is the thief of joy". Again, perspective. Because we're all on our own paths, just out here trying to do our best. ❤

I had to pause the video just to say this: You're so so so pretty!!! Like your eyes and your smile are enchanting

Hello Morgan, I find reading and getting lost in a book fun and so enjoyable. I only watch you and another book tuber on social media. I deleted my Facebook and Instagram accounts over a month ago and I do not miss them one bit I'm alot happier in myself and have more time for fun! ❤

I can understand this. When I'm depressed, I'm not in the mood for anything but "bed rotting" with my little cat. I'm proud of you for using healthy coping methods for your mental health. Its incredibly hard, but keep fighting! You got this!

this video came to me at exactly the right time! I, too, struggle with seeing how much time I "waste" online, mostly scrolling social media as well. And I usually feel bad about the time lost on there. Love your list and that you made it available to us, you rock! As a Patreon subscriber, I just want to say that your videos and art and YOU bring inspiration and motivate fun in my life - so thank you Morgan!! ❤

Making a list and making it pretty is also one of your fun things!

It's incredible the way that your videos completely change my mood!! I was feeling sooo grumpy after a day of work, just wanted to lay down and scroll... after watching this I decided to go to a spinning lesson tonight and made plans with my significant other for tomorrow (those are fun things for me). THANK YOU for so much inspiration and magicccc

@landonthings

Ай бұрын

I just shared this with Mo and it made her so happy :) have fun spinning and spending time with loved ones!

@budgetcomrafa

Ай бұрын

@@landonthings awww thank you so much Landon! You guys are amazing!

One of my utmost favorite videos you have shared 🎉 I LOVE 💕 LOVE 💕LOVE 💕 this video! Thank you for inspiring me/us to think about, and search for the fun in our lives. I agree that it's so important AND we maybe already doing many fun things that we've never labeled as fun in our heads. That, in itself is so important. THIS was FUN 😊

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

I completely agree😊

Your moments with RoO literally got me giggling in the end. 😆 Also, because you always show the fun highlights in your life I was honestly so surprised to hear you struggle with finding fun in life. My brain was just like.. but but but you just went to a park to randomly enjoy the sunset and kick a ball around with friends and eat pizza?! And you have a flipping /sunset/ bottle!? And then you winded up using such moments as a highlight reel in your video so I think this video helped you see the simple fun you have access to. :) I bet it was a comfort editing this video! As for the quote- 😍 Thank you for sharing!! I proceeded to text it to my friends and tell them it was their sign to have a mini dance party the next time they do chores or cook a meal. 😆 How's that for a random act of kindness? 😜 Also, on your closing statement.... Morgan, I love you so STINKIN' much!! You are such a sweet gentle soul. Thank you for always being so real and so caring. 💞 (Also not me over here super excited for your fun list. 😂) Speaking of lists, I kinda wanna share some fun ideas but this comment is humongous sooooo maybe I'll make a separate post.😅👀

Wishing you daily joy as you find the things on your list that truly fill your heart with “happy!” My heart would sure feel more joy doing some of those activities with you! I have “lost” your soccer & sunset night with Landon & Reid but that was a treat!

I really loved this video. Hanging out with you at home and romanticising the everyday ❤ x

Currently sipping on tea while watching this beautiful video. I feel so grateful to all of this, for you and your channel, for those moments you share with us. Thank you so much for that ♥️

This video made my soul happy! ☺️✨✨☀️ So glad that I have found your channel! I love the idea to use frozen fruit as ice! 🍓🧊

Thank you for sharing your list of fun things, Mo! This might be cheesy, but one of my fun things to do is watching your videos! Keep seeking Joy Mo! 😊 Keep well.

What I enjoyed as fun others criticized and sucked the fun out of it and now it lost Thank you for sharing ❤❤😊😊

Just placed my order.. oh I'm so excited to have art from you Morgan.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ you are my comfort chanel.. I'm always looking forward for your videos.❤❤❤❤ Please never stop making them ❤❤❤

Hello, Morgan! It's funny, I've been thinking about this topic too recently. One day like a month ago I had the urge to sit down and write a list of ALL the things I enjoy doing, just to remind myself of them, to be aware. I have so many hobbies and interests that I often forget them! So write I did. And then for the past few months I've been having that nagging feeling, that I'm not actually having fun with anything I do. I mean, I can keep busy, distracted and entertained on a daily basis, yes but... am I having fun? Nope. I'm bored of doing the same things, on my own, over and over (reading mostly, watching youtube, taking photos, journaling, walking). I need some real fun, laughter, excitement, and I'm not finding them. One of the things that I feel is the most fun is taking dance lessons. I love dancing, learning coreography, dancing with others... But lately it's been very hard to find those lessons. People my age (43) here don't go to a dance class, only kids do. So... I totally understand your concern. And I wish both of us can find an answer soon! Also, don't worry about making super exciting and creative videos, just a weekly vlog, of your normal life would still be lovely

Reading, singing ( which you didnt put on your list I think, but you obviously love it too) dancing, playing the piano, plsy board games, paint, crochet, photograpy, impro theater. Ive never laughed so much as when I was doing impro theater! 😂 I have planned to go out dancing tonight for the first time in a long time, but my pollen allergy is making my nose extra sensitive so I don't think I can stand people's perfumes tonight at all 😢 but I'll read, and maybe wstch The Good Witch instead! I hardly watch tv on my own and not very often at all as I prefer reading and can have difficulty stopping when I've started 😅

Things that are fun are things I can choose to do or not do. If you are forced to do it, it can feel like work. Lately I have been doing immersive reading where I read a book while listening to the audiobook. I find reading also helps with avoiding scrolling too much. I've also been spending time in the garden. It's nice to literally touch grass sometimes 😊

Here's some fun ideas off the top of my head, I might share more if I think of them. I'm enjoying reading comments others have left behind for ideas. 😊 Thanks for ✨️fun✨️ video Morgan! One of the things I did last spring with my baby is I intentionally went outside in my backyard with a little white basket and picked flowers. Dandelions, lilacs, crab apple blossoms, daffodils, etc... And took a bunch of pictures for memories. I look back on those pictures so fondly. It was such a random simple happy memory. Easy fun! Another fun thing is I get away for one night a week to do some art with a friend at her house. She shares her clay and we make little animal characters. We also tend to spring for some yummy takeout or eat charcuterie, and go on a hike together. Most recently I discovered she hasn't seen Gravity Falls so I totally want to bring my tablet over so we can watch a couple episodes while arting! 🤩 Before my husband and I had our baby, we used to leave post it notes in secret places throughout the house (we each had a different color) and it would either be a cute loving message orrrrr something spicy. 👀 We got creative with 'tasks' the finder had to do upon finding the card. My favorite ones typically involved some form of roleplay. 🤣 Or it would be a date day prompt! It was great fun and just added something exciting and random to the normal humdrum that life could become. Honestly I miss it, we ought to start it up again. 😆 Oh... editing to add with the post it notes.. we each started with ten and if I were to find one of his, I got to hide a new one, and vice versa if he found one of mine - that way it was always a rotating game and kept the playing field even. I seriously recommend it! 😆

The happiness lab podcast with dr Laurie Santos did a series on the importance and pursuit of fun, I think you would really enjoy listening to it, Morgan

This video came at the PERFECT time!!! 💖💖💖. Was asking myself the same question. Just picked up 10 Books from the Library and getting into the Habit of Reading again 😊. I am actually excited about Reading 📚.

Thank you Morgan, i always feel so much better after watching your videos! It's like a shot of good vibes and it refreshes my heart ❤ it feels so good to let the negative thoughts away! 😊

Your Videos are like a bestfriend talking. ❤️ they make me feel so comfortable so calm... thank you. ❤️

Yay! I LOVE that list and can't wait to do allll the fun things with you in Portland 🎉 some fun things for me include: walking our cats, hanging out with friends/family, baking, LAUGHING, pickleball, sun bathing, sunset watching (not sunrise too much though... too early for me), spending time at the coast, gift-giving, driving through the countryside listening to good music, board games, and now recently because of you, reading 😊

your videos have been really encouraging lately as im trying to leave a depressive episode behind. The kind reminder that we are never alone in this is always important to hear! I've been experiencing more and more fun while doing fun things. For me that is watching movies, playing an instrument and writing! :) thank you for your online presence!

Words could never express how much comfort your channel brings me. Tysm 🤍🌷🩷❤️.

This video could not have come at a better time. I'm taking 3 weeks off from work but don't have anything planned, and I was starting to wonder the same thing "what did I usually do for fun?" The list came at a great time! I will print it and put it on my fridge so I can pick something whenever I am out of ideas!

Morgan♡ I am feeling the same way; I am having trouble finding what is a authentic lly fun. That being said, I think there may be levels of fun and depending on the quality of our thoughts makes a big difference. But.... a dance party is always!!! fun!!! As a side note, as if on cue, Roo starting squeking his toy showing us how easy and simple it is to find fun♡ sending love to you♡

The best thing I ever did was take all the apps off my phone. I find I'm struggling with one of the more public facing symptoms of depression...Anger. A constant state of simmering rage. The crying side of it no one sees. Nor the days I lay in bed and watch the leaves of the trees. So since I live in an RV I am going to leave this driveway I've been renting....seek out nature. I'm taking all my art supplies, about 1000 TBRs on my kindle, a Murdle book of puzzles, 5 word search books, and I think I'll splurge on a solo player board game. On to adventure! Ps: re merch. I'd love a zipup hoodie because round collars feel chokey to me...any hope of zip ups in the future?

@andraste6746

Ай бұрын

Anger was a big symptom for me. Sounds like you are off on a big adventure

Something I started doing to change my attitude towards boring things like dishes in laundry. Vacuuming I start praising God and thanking him that I have dishes to clean because we have food on the table that I have a working vacuum that I have to vacuum because I have healthy animals that I have clothes to fold because I have healthy family members. I have clean full clothes because my washer and dryer are working. And I just pray and thank him for those things and or I will worship him by listening to a worship song. I used to have severe CPTSD I went through a 12-step program that was christ-centered and my life has never been the same. I'm so much happier now and I want other people to know this happiness too. Just remember you are loved. You are worthy. You are important. You are beautiful and Jesus loves you.

I find it amazing every time I watch your videos and just magically feel ten times better! Thank you Morgan, for consistently bringing such positivity and happiness into my world ♥🌻 You are a true ray of sunshine!

@MyCozyLife-Lisa

Ай бұрын

I completely agree😊

I recently brought up the topic of smartphones and social media to my therapist. I told her I'm so tired of spending so much energy limiting scrolling. Even if you intentionally try to limit time spent on your phone the temptation is always there and I always end up giving in and then feel terrible afterwards. I told her I wish I could just completely get rid of it then the problem is solved.....