As adults, we sometimes find ourselves lacking the lightheartedness we encompassed as children. Remember when a cardboard box could be a rocket ship or a racecar? We don’t need to be climbing in cardboard boxes, but we can take time to enjoy the happy moments that we face each week. Celebrate more and laugh often, make the best out of tough situations. By embracing the positives of tough situations we can learn to incorporate more joy in our lives and improve our well-being.

This article was originally published in the Wisconsin Union’s Health and Wellness Newsletter for the month of July. This and other Health and Wellness Newsletters are available on the Wisconsin Union website.