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Behind The Story: Author Talk with Mike Rucker, Ph.D.

A CCPL Virtual Author Speaker Series Program

2023-06-07 16:00:00 2023-06-07 17:00:00 America/New_York Behind The Story: Author Talk with Mike Rucker, Ph.D. Virtual -

Wednesday, June 07
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-07 16:00:00 2023-06-07 17:00:00 America/New_York Behind The Story: Author Talk with Mike Rucker, Ph.D. Dr. Mike Rucker, author of 'The Fun Habit: How the Disciplined Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life' talks about his book and finding delight. Virtual -

Dr. Mike Rucker, author of 'The Fun Habit: How the Disciplined Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life' talks about his book and finding delight.

Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes? There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun’s absence from our modern lives is striking. Whether you’re a frustrated high-achiever trying to find a better work-life balance or seeking relief from life’s overwhelming challenges, it is time you gain access to the best medicine available. The Fun Habit: How the Disciplined Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life is the ultimate guide to reap the serious benefits fun offers. Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, Dr. Rucker will use The Fun Habit strategies to teach you: 

How you can build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit; and
Why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. 
The Fun Habit is an inspiring and motivational guidebook that you will want to share with everyone in your life.

About the Author: Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association whose work has been published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. Named one of ten digital change makers by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, he currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness. Learn more at MichaelRucker.com.


The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Charles County Public Library.

Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

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