Chooseday 11th August - Choose Your Inner Child

GoodCompany Team
6 days ago
2 min read

Good Morning,

When was the last time you did something just because it was fun?

Not productive.

Not practical.

Not because it was on your to-do list.

Just… fun. 💛

So this ChooseDay, we’re giving you permission to choose your inner child.

🎶 Dance to your favourite song — even if you’re terrible at dancing.

🍦 Get the treat you normally talk yourself out of.

🎨 Draw, doodle, colour or make something just for the fun of it.

😂 Send the ridiculous meme. Have the big laugh.

🌳 Take your lunch outside and actually enjoy it.

🎮 Play a game. Build something. Kick a ball. Do something you loved as a kid.

Look for those little pockets of joy throughout your day. You don’t need a whole afternoon of free time to have fun — sometimes a five-minute moment of play is enough to reset your day.

Because growing up doesn’t mean we have to grow out of play. 💛

Speaking of youth… 🌟

It’s also International Youth Day on 12th August, a chance to celebrate young people, their ideas, their creativity and the incredible contribution they make to our communities.

But while we might remember our own childhoods as a time of play, discovery and possibility, not every young person gets to experience that same sense of safety and opportunity.

This International Youth Day, we’re supporting Youth Off The Streets, who work with young people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage, helping them access safety, support, essential items and pathways towards a brighter future.

Support Youth Off The Streets