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It is possible and even necessary to enjoy life as in childhood, says journalist Tim Lott. He offers ten tricks to help you feel like a child in your 30s, 40s, and even 80s.
The number of cheaters is growing. More than 60% of British adults say they feel like big kids. These are the results of a study initiated by the children’s television channel Tiny Pop. I also like to spend time like a child, and I have some fresh ideas in this regard.
1. Go on a visit with an overnight stay
At a party, you can come off to the fullest — eat junk food and sweets and stay up late telling scary stories. I tried to arrange similar entertainment with neighbors, but so far without success. Looks like they thought I was a little weird. Perhaps they saw me as a maniac who breaks into other people’s houses, but I do not give up. In the end, the light did not converge on the neighbors like a wedge. Sooner or later, I will find collaborators-scammers.
2. Overeat on candy
When I go to the candy store and see all this multi-colored splendor, a warning pops up in the brain: “A grown-up person does not eat hard candies, gummies and toffees.” What kind of nonsense? Nothing will help my teeth, just like my waist. How sick of this raw organic sugar free chocolate!
3. Jump on an inflatable trampoline
This is the most fun way to spend time in summer. Especially if you drank a little or you have problems with coordination. True, people over 50 are usually embarrassed to have so much fun, because they are afraid to seem ridiculous. And I’m sure it’s great to be funny.
4. Give guests something nice
Let each friend take away from your party not only pleasant memories, but also an individual gift. It could be a candy bag, a balloon, or something else.
5. Give yourself pocket money
It’s so nice to get a small amount that can be spent on pleasures — rides, movies, candy and ice cream.
6. Lie in bed
Many practiced this pleasure in their teenage years, but as adults they began to feel guilty when they spend time doing nothing. Leave adult guilt at the bedroom door and indulge in laziness.
7. Buy yourself a soft toy
In childhood, every child had a favorite bear, hare or some other furry animal. Once, at a difficult moment in my life, I took a Teddy bear from my child. I hugged him all night and talked about my troubles. I won’t say that it helped, but I’m not averse to repeating that experience. I’m just afraid the kids will be against it.
8. Shout from the heart at a sports match
Even if you’re watching a game in a pub or at home, blow off some steam.
9. Cry
Men are often accused of insensitivity. In fact, they are afraid to cry, lest they be seen as not courageous enough. Remember how in childhood you burst into tears if your mother scolded you? Why not try this tactic as an adult? Wife sawing? Start sobbing, and she will forget about the reason for the discontent.
10. Let the boats in the bathroom
Adult bathing is terribly boring. I have long dreamed of waterproof books that you can read in the bathroom, but I will not refuse a motor boat either. I’m thinking of organizing a course on training scammers. You can pay for it with chocolate coins and hugs.
About the Author: Tim Lott is a journalist, Guardian columnist, and author of Under the Same Stars.