4-Keys to Having Fun (Part 2 - Competence)

(A Special 4-Part Series Exploring the Dynamics of Fun)

Part 2 - Competence

“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” - Joseph Campbell

A satisfied sense of fulfillment fancies itself upon you when you feel competent in and about yourself. When you feel capable and good about who/what you are, you cultivate a space for fun to flourish in your life.

According to Abraham Maslow and his Hierarchy of Needs: “…confidence, competence and achievement only need one person and everyone else is inconsequential to one's own success. It may be noted, however, that many people with low self-esteem will not be able to improve their view of themselves simply by receiving fame, respect, and glory externally, but must first accept themselves internally.”

When you accept yourself and your life, just as it is today, you become a conduit for success and fun to become an active part of your daily adventures. Your willingness to feel competent and get comfortable with the uncomfortabe will help you build trust in yourself and guide you to having fun and feeling good.

Thus, comfortable with yourself = having fun.

Start here: "Am I willing to love and accept myself, today?"