Ep 173: Are you having any fun?

Richard is joined by Dr. Mike Rucker for a conversation about having more fun at work.

When the promise of future happiness can wear us down in the here and now, learning how to enjoy the present moment is more important than ever. Mike shares perspectives from his recent book about the social and economic forces that have made fun more difficult, and the evidence for links between fun, performance and wellbeing. The good news? More fun equal better performance and wellbeing.

Mike also shares some simple tips for building fun into your everyday routines – no need for personal reinvention or upheaval.

Resources for this episode

Check out our ‘Thriving at Work’ campaign here: https://www.worklifepsych.com/thrivingatwork

Learn more about Psychological Flexibility here: https://www.worklifepsych.com/PsychologicalFlexibility

About Dr. Mike Rucker

Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, Mindful, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness and is the author of 2023’s top-rated happiness book, The Fun Habit, which is out now.

Mike’s website: https://michaelrucker.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/performbetter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.rucker.phd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewonderoffun
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrucker
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mikeruckerphd
Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Fun-Habit/Mike-Rucker/9781982159054

The PLAY model: https://michaelrucker.com/having-fun/play-model/