Did you know that play can help relieve stress, improve your brain and creativity, enhance your relationships, and keep you feeling young? (Source). Yet, most adults struggle to make time for fun.

In a culture that often celebrates productivity and achievement over slowing down to be present and unplug, we sometimes forget to pause and press play.

That’s why The Thirlby Co. created the FUN Challenge, where we practice making time for play each day. The 2023 Fun Challenge took place July 24 - 30. We’ll announce the dates of the 2024 fun challenge next year.

Have more questions? Scroll down to read our FAQs.

FAQs

What is the FUN Challenge?

The FUN Challenge is one of The Thirlby Company’s quarterly community challenges that celebrate our company values. Four times a year, we come together for one week to focus on a particular area of our life that enhances our personal and professional development. For the summer challenge, we are focusing on FUN - bringing more joy and play into our daily lives.

What exactly am I signing up for?

The Thirlby Co. challenges only last eight days. The first seven are the actual challenge days, and on the eighth day we come together for a community call to celebrate and share our learning. During the challenge, you receive an email from Coach Margie each morning, inviting you to try a simple task (ex: spend 10 minutes outside). The email will also provide you with helpful coaching tools and resources for you to save and use in the future.

How do I register?

When you sign up for the challenge, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the essential details. About a week before the challenge, you’ll receive a more detailed email with a preview of what you can expect each day.

How much time should I budget for the challenge?

We design our challenges to last about 10-15 minutes each day. This includes reading the morning email and completing the activity for the day. We recommend putting a daily block on your calendar ahead of time so you can make the investment in yourself and allow time for your own reflection.

What if I can’t do a challenge activity on a certain day?

The challenges are designed with intentionality and flexibility. If you have a schedule challenge or unexpected obstacle, you can absolutely get creative and swap the days you do the activities, or do two on the same day. In addition, if there is any challenge you cannot complete due to physical or financial limitations, you can email us for a modification.

How much does the FUN Challenge cost?

The FUN Challenge is FREE! The Thirlby Company is proud to provide a complimentary challenge every quarter to make our coaching work an inclusive and accessible opportunity for all humans who are interested in participating.

Can I invite friends?

Absolutely! The more the merrier. Please note that each of your friends must register for the challenge in order to receive the participation guide and our daily emails.

Can kids participate?

Kids are more than welcome! Our challenges (and the daily emails) are geared towards individuals 14 and older, but you can absolutely have your kids participate with you if there are particular activities that you feel are safe and appropriate for them to do.

Can my company participate?

You are more than welcome to pass on this page to your colleagues at work so they can register with you. Should your company wish to do a challenge as a team on a different week, please contact us to learn about bringing a Thirlby Co. Challenge to your business. We offer both self-guided and facilitated models.