How to Create a Fun Jar for Screen-Free Connection and Play

When boredom hits, our phones are the easiest grab. But what if you had something just as convenient that actually fills you up instead of draining your attention? Enter the fun jar: a simple tool that helps you reach for connection and play instead of another scroll hole.

Brainstorm Ideas

Think of your fun jar as a snack drawer for your attention. Start by listing 15 to 20 short activities that genuinely excite you and align with your values. These should be specific and achievable in small pockets of time.

Here are some ideas to spark your brainstorm:

• A 10-minute walk around the block
• A quick card game with family or flatmates
• A spontaneous dance party in your living room
• Calling a friend you've been meaning to catch up with
• Trying a new recipe or making your favourite tea
• Reading a chapter of that book on your bedside table

Write Them Down

Once you've brainstormed your activities, write each one on a separate slip of paper. Keep the descriptions simple and action-oriented: 'Dance party!' or 'Ring Sarah' works perfectly. The key is to make each activity clear enough that there's no planning tax when you pull it from the jar.

Fold each slip and set them aside. This step may seem basic, but it's where intention meets action. You're pre-loading joy so it becomes as convenient as checking your phone, but far more satisfying.

Fill Your Jar

Find a clear jar or container and drop in all your folded activity slips. Label it 'Fun Jar' if you like—or give it a name that makes you smile. Place it somewhere visible: on your desk, kitchen counter, or coffee table. The visibility matters. When your jar is in sight, it becomes a gentle reminder that better options exist when those in-between moments arrive.

Pick an Activity

Here's where the magic happens. When you feel bored or restless, resist the automatic phone grab. Instead, close your eyes, pull a random slip from your fun jar, and commit to doing whatever it says. No second-guessing, no swapping for an 'easier' option. Trust your past self who filled that jar with activities you genuinely want to do.

To make this a real habit, timebox a couple of slots each week specifically for fun jar activities. Maybe it's Tuesday evening after dinner or Sunday morning before the week begins. By scheduling these moments, you're creating traction for yourself and your relationships, not just leaving it to chance.

Over time, your fun jar becomes tangible proof that you're spending your minutes on what matters. It's a small system with a big payoff: more genuine connection, less distraction by default. And fair warning—the dance party card may summon pets, flatmates, and some questionable moves. Proceed with rhythm and joy.

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