Doing Hard Things on Purpose: Embracing Type 2 Fun for Growth and Gratitude

Send us Fan MailThis week on Clear & On Purpose, we’re diving into a surprising mindset shift that’s helped me build resilience, deepen joy, and stop taking life so seriously—Type 2 Fun. While Type 1 Fun is relaxing and easy in the moment, Type 2 Fun is the kind that often feels uncomfortable or inconvenient while it's happening—but later? It becomes the story you can’t stop telling, the moment that shaped you, or the memory that makes you laugh until you cry.In this episode, I share real-life stories (yes, including the chaos of my wedding dress debacle 😅), parenting reflections, and why I intentionally seek out this kind of fun now. We’ll explore how these tougher experiences shape our character, create core memories, and give us the tools we need to navigate life with more humor, flexibility, and gratitude.Whether you’re deep in summer mode or feeling a bit stuck in the daily grind, this episode is your reminder that not all growth has to feel good in the moment to be worth it.In This Episode, You'll Learn:What “Type 2 Fun” actually is and how it shows up in real lifeWhy discomfort can lead to a deeper sense of accomplishment and joyHow Type 2 Fun builds resilience, gratitude, and perspectiveWhy not everything has to be enjoyable right now to be meaningfulPersonal stories from parenting, travel, and wedding day chaosHow to start seeking out the kind of fun that strengthens youIf this episode resonated, there may be deeper hidden patterns shaping the way you operate, respond to pressure, and move through burnout, overthinking, or self-sabotage.✨ Take the Hidden Patterns Quiz✨ Book a Reveal Session✨ Explore Coaching Through CS Coaching & ConsultingConnect with Christinawww.christinaslaback.comEmail: [email protected]: @christinaslabackIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow, rate, and share the podcast with someone who may need it too.